BMW X5: Driver Attention Camera
Principle
A camera that monitors driver activity is located
in the instrument cluster. The camera evaluates
the head position and eye opening and uses the data to analyze the attention of
the driver. This
system supports various vehicle assistance systems,
e.g.:
- Fatigue alert.
- Steering and traffic jam assistant with Extended
Traffic Jam Assistant.
Activating/deactivating
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Driver Attention Camera".
5. Select the desired setting.
System limits
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully
functional in the following situations:
- When the Driver Attention Camera is covered
by the steering wheel rim.
- When the driver is wearing infrared impermeable
sunglasses.
Trip data settings
Principle
The intervals in which the trip data will be reset
can be configured.
Resetting trip data
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Reset trip data".
5. Select the desired setting.
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Principle
The speed warning can be used to set a speed
limit. A warning will be issued when this speed
limit is exceeded.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds
the s
Brightness
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Control display".
5. "Brightness at night".
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired brightness
is set.
8. Press
Principle
The menu centrally displays all notifications arriving
in the vehicle in form of a list.
General information
The following notifications can be displayed:
Traffic messages.
Check Control
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Principle
The Forward Collision Warning warns of a possible
risk of collision and may brake independently.
In the event of an accident, the system may reduce
impact speed.
General information
Sensors detect the traffic situation.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
possible risk of collisio
NOTE: Initialization comprises:
Normalization
Learning characteristic curve
The mechanical end positions are recorded and stored during normalization.
The characteristic curve is learned immediately after normalization.
When the characteristic curve is learned, the mechanical closing forces of