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HIGH-TECH BODYGUARDS: ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY.
The  Series is designed with BMW’s full range of standard state-of-the-art active and passive safety technologies. Active safety features, such as
Xenon Adaptive Headlights, powerful engines and large brakes, help you see and respond to potentially dangerous situations. Should an accident
prove unavoidable, passive safety features, such as airbags and reinforcing bars that hook the doors to the body, are designed to help protect you and
your passengers. After a severe impact, a host of features spring into action: the doors automatically unlock, headlights and taillights flash, the starter
cable is disconnected from the battery and the fuel supply is cut off. Should any airbags deploy, BMW Assist eCall™ response specialists are
automatically alerted and notified of your location.
Adaptive Headlights for low- and high-beams enhance illumination of
the road ahead at night or in poor visibility. Four LED Corona headlight-
rings, which can be used as Daytime Running Lights, also serve as
parking lights. Adaptive Headlights provide optimum illumination of the
road ahead when the car enters a turn. Light distribution is automatically
adapted to the road speed and steering angle. Cornering Lights, which
are positioned in the two inner headlights, are automatically activated by
using the turn indicator or changing the steering wheel angle, even when
the vehicle is at rest.
Airbags. In the event of a collision, BMW’s supplemental restraint system
(SRS) determines which airbag(s) to deploy for optimal protection. When
a safety belt is used, airbags deploy only at a higher crash severity; the
force of the deployment depends upon the severity of the impact. Driver
and front passenger airbags, the Curtain System with head airbags as
well as front seatback-integrated side airbags provide effective protec-
tion for you and your passengers in the event of a collision.
Note: These pictures of airbags are for illustrative purposes only. Depending upon the type of
accident, none, some or all airbags may deploy.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). This system provides remarkable
tenacity on slippery road surfaces. If it senses over- or understeer, it
modulates engine power and can apply brakes individually to help keep
the vehicle under control and going in the intended direction. Start-off
Assistant, a feature of DSC, prevents the vehicle from rolling backward on
a hill for . seconds after taking your foot off the brake. The system also
includes Brake Fade Compensation, which lets you use the same amount
of pedal force, even when the brakes are heated; Brake Stand-by, which
pre-tenses the brakes for quicker action if you suddenly remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal; and Brake Drying, which periodically brings
the brake pads into contact with the rotors to eliminate accumulated
moisture when it rains.
BMW restraint system for driver and front passenger combines three-
point safety belts, automatic safety-belt pretensioners, and seat bolsters
that help prevent occupants from sliding forward. Active Head Restraints
in the front seats reduce the risk of whiplash or neck/head/spine injury.
When sensors detect a rear-end collision, the headrests automatically
and rapidly pivot forward, supporting the occupant’s heads.
xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system provides maximum
traction, even in the most slippery conditions. The system monitors
data such as engine speed, steering angle, wheel speeds and accel-
eration. On smooth, dry roads, more power is normally sent to the
rear axle, giving vehicles with xDrive the feel of their rear-wheel-drive
counterparts. But hit a wet uphill curve, for instance, and even before
wheel spin can occur, the system immediately recognizes any need for
a change in power distribution. Using a controlled clutch, it sends
more torque to the front axle to enhance stability and achieve greater
traction.
Run-flat tires. Thanks to reinforced sidewalls, run-flat tires maintain
their shape and rim position even after suffering a complete loss of tire
pressure. They allow you to continue driving at a reduced speed until
you reach a safe area to change a tire or wait for Roadside Assistance.
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you when there is a sudden and
irregular drop in tire pressure. Should the target pressure of a tire fall
below  percent, both a warning light and acoustic alarm are triggered.
Body stiffness. The intelligent use of high-strength multi-phase steel
and aluminum provides a high degree of body stiffness and crash resis t-
ance. Components, such as the A-pillars and windshield frame, include
special reinforcements to provide optimum occupant protection.
Get the latest information on BMW standard and optional features,
packages and technical specifi cations. Visit bmwusa.com, select
the BMW model of your choice, and click on “Features & Specs.”
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