Top 3 safety features on a BMW X3
Top 3 safety features on a BMW X3
By Farzana Chaumoo
A list of some of the important safety features that can be found in the BMW X3.
1. Airbags
Front-impact airbags - for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash.
Side-impact airbags - for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.
Overhead airbags - used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.
2.a. Driving Assist
The Driving Assist feature in the BMW X3 combines the camera-based Lane Departure Warning and Approach and Pedestrian Warning systems with City Brake Activation.
The Lane Departure Warning detects lane markings and alerts the driver of an unintentional lane change at speeds above approximately 70 km/h by means of vibrations in the steering wheel. The warning is not activated if the lane change is deliberate, that is when the turn indicator has been activated.
Whereas the Approach Warning with City Brake Activation detects vehicles, the Pedestrian Warning with City Brake Activation reacts to pedestrians. When there is a risk of collision, the Approach Warning triggers a two-stage warning. First, a symbol in the instrument cluster lights up, followed by an acoustic alarm. The Pedestrian Warning triggers a single-stage warning in the event of an acute risk of collision. If the system warns of a potential collision, the brakes are simultaneously preconditioned for a faster response. In the event of an emergency, the system applies the brakes.
2.b. Driving Assist Plus
The Driving Assist Plus feature (only available with Automatic Transmission Steptronic) includes not only Approach Warning and Lane Departure Warning, but also Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function. This provides assistance when driving the BMW X3 on highways in both critical and stable traffic situations.
The Approach Warning responds in stages. Depending on whether a vehicle ahead brakes suddenly or a stationary object is detected, the reaction ranges from a visual signal to active braking and even a complete standstill. Should the car begin to change lanes unintentionally, the Lane Departure Warning quickly provides a warning by means of vibrations in the steering wheel.
The Active Cruise Control maintains a constant selected speed between 30 km/h and 210 km/h or automatically adjusts to conform with the cars driving in front if the distance control is activated. The Stop&Go function even controls speed down to a standstill, accelerating again easily when the gas pedal is pressed, for example in dense moving traffic.
3. Anti-Dazzle High-Beam Assist
With Anti-Dazzle High-Beam Assist on the BMW X3, night driving is safer and more comfortable as excellent visibility in the dark is provided without blinding other drivers.
The system detects other road-users and selectively excludes them from the high-beam headlight distribution. Beam ranges of over 400 m ensure early detection of risks and improved directional tracking. The Adaptive LED Headlights or Adaptive Headlights features are required for the anti-dazzle high-beam Assist.