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Parking
CONTROLS
Parking
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Parking assistance systems
General information
The parking assistance systems include differ-
ent individual systems. The individual systems
help the driver when parking, maneuvering, or
reversing by providing various assistance func-
tions, sensors, and camera views.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Additional information:
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Rearview camera, refer to page 226.
Automatic camera perspective, refer to
page 226.
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Side view, refer to page 227.
3D view, refer to page 228.
Car wash view, refer to page 228.
Panorama View, refer to page 228.
Door opening angle, refer to page 230.
Remote 3D View, refer to page 230.
Park Distance Control, refer to page 231.
Park assistance button
Panorama View
Active Park Distance Control, refer to
page 234.
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Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
page 235.
Sensors
The parking assistance systems are controlled
by the following sensors:
Back-up Assistant, refer to page 239.
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
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Ultrasonic sensors, side.
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Front camera.
Display
Top view cameras.
Rearview camera.
Principle
With the Park Distance Control display and
various camera views, the parking assistance
systems help you park, maneuver, and reverse
your vehicle.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.
Operating concept
The camera-based individual systems are op-
erated with the function bars on the control
display. The camera views can be viewed by
selecting the appropriate icon.
General information
Depending on the equipment, one or more
cameras capture the area from different se-
lectable perspectives.
In the Parking menu, some parking assistance
systems can be configured individually.
Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround-
ings or a part of it is depicted.
Some parking assistance systems can be
started by voice control as needed, e.g., driving
in/out of a parking space with the Automatic
Parking Assistant.
Depending on national-market version, the au-
tomatic camera perspective or the rearview
camera is displayed.
Additional information:
Turning display on/off
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 54.
General information
The parking assistance systems view switches
off automatically when driving forwards or if a
certain distance or speed is exceeded.
Calling up Park menu
Via Parking Assistant button
With reverse gear
When drive-ready state is switched on, the dis-
play is automatically switched on if selector
lever position R is engaged.
1.
Press the button.
"Settings"
2.
3. Select the desired settings.
With the Park Assist key
Via iDrive
Press the button.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
Display on the control display
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. Select the desired settings.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment and on the
activated parking assistance system, the con-
trol display will vary.
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Without Parking Assistant Plus
The Park Distance Control view is dis-
played.
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"Parking"
The view of different camera perspectives
is displayed.
"3D view"
A three-dimensional view of the vehicle is
displayed.
"Car wash"
Your own lane can be displayed to make it
easier to drive into a car wash.
1
Toolbar, left
2
3
4
Camera image
Vehicle top view
Toolbar, right
Toolbar, right
The parking assistance functions are displayed
in the right toolbar. The display may vary de-
pending on vehicle equipment.
With Parking Assistant Plus
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Status of the parking assistance systems.
"Autom. Parking"
Functions of the Automatic Parking Assis-
tant.
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"Back-Up Assistant"
Functions of the Back-up Assistant.
"Settings"
Settings in the Park menu.
1
Toolbar, left
Status of parking assistance
systems
The status of active parking assistance sys-
tems is indicated by icons in the right-hand
toolbar.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Camera image
Selection window
Automatic camera perspective
Side view
Rearview camera
Toolbar, right
Toolbar, left
Different views can be selected using the left
toolbar depending on vehicle equipment:
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"Rear view camera"
The view of the rearview camera is dis-
played.
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"Only park. sensors"
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Meaning
Parking aid lines
Icon
No search for Automatic Parking
Assistant offers.
Pathway lines
Automatic Parking Assistant has
failed.
Search for Automatic Parking As-
sistant offers is active.
Automatic Parking Assistant: if the
icon is green, the Automatic Parking
Assistant is active. The system as-
sumes vehicle control.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on
level roads.
Back-up Assistant: if the icon is
green, the Back-up Assistant is ac-
tive. The system takes over the
steering.
Lane lines are displayed in front of or behind
the vehicle depending on the gear engaged.
The pathway lines are continuously adjusted
to the steering movements depending on the
steering-wheel angle.
Additional displays
General information
Additional displays can be shown in the cam-
era image of the display of the parking assis-
tance systems, e.g., parking aid lines, to make
parking and maneuvering easier.
Turning circle lines
Several additional displays can be active at the
same time.
Turning additional displays on/off
Via Parking Assistant button
1. Enable the camera image.
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed
on the camera image together with pathway
lines.
2.
"Settings"
3. Select the desired settings.
The lines show the course of the smallest pos-
sible turning circle on a level road.
Via iDrive
1.
Apps menu
Only one turning circle line is displayed after
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-
gle.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. Select the desired setting.
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Using parking aid lines
System limits
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning
circle line leads to within the limits of the
parking space.
Safety information
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the green pathway line covers the corre-
sponding turning circle line.
Warning
Because of system limitations, this system
may either not respond, or respond too late,
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk
of accident, injury, or property damage. Ac-
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-
tations.
Obstacle marking
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.
Obstacles are detected by the sensors.
Field of view
Because of the camera angle, the areas under
the vehicle cannot be viewed by the cameras.
The obstacles detected by the Park Distance
Control are shown by marks in the camera im-
age.
Colored gradients for the obstacle markings in
green, yellow and red indicate the distances.
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Functional limitations
The system can be used only to a limited ex-
tent in the following situations:
Objects shown on the control display may be
closer than they appear. Do not estimate the
distance to the objects on the control display.
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With a door open.
With open cargo area.
With exterior mirrors folded in.
The camera's detection range can be limited
by protruding cargo or a rear carrier.
Areas with gray hatching with an icon in the
camera image identify areas that are currently
not shown such as an open door.
Malfunction
A camera failure is displayed on the control
display.
The malfunctioning camera's detection range
is shown by the shaded area on the control
display.
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With Parking Assistant Plus
Rearview camera
1.
Press the button.
Principle
2.
Select the icon in the selection window.
The rearview camera helps when reverse
parking and maneuvering. The area behind the
vehicle is shown on the control display.
To exit the rearview camera view, select
another camera view in the selection win-
dow.
Additional views can be shown on the display,
e.g., parking aid lines and obstacle markings.
Deactivated rearview camera
When the rearview camera is deactivated, for
instance when the trunk is open, the camera
image is displayed with gray shading.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Functional requirements
Automatic camera
perspective
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The trunk is fully closed.
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The camera area is clean and clear.
Principle
Turning the rearview camera on/off
The automatic camera perspective shows a
steering-dependent view in the respective driv-
ing direction.
Turning the camera view on
automatically
This perspective adapts to the respective driv-
ing situation.
When drive-ready state is switched on, the
rearview camera is automatically switched on
if selector lever position R is engaged.
General information
Turning the camera view off
automatically
The rearview camera turns off automatically
when driving forward or when a certain dis-
tance or speed is exceeded.
As soon as obstacles are detected, the view
changes to a fixed display of the area in front
of or behind the bumper, or switches to side
Park Distance Control as necessary.
When the reverse gear is engaged, the auto-
matic camera perspective is exited if necessary
and the rearview camera view is displayed.
If necessary, select the automatic camera per-
spective when reverse gear is engaged. The
automatic camera perspective will then be
maintained for the current parking operation.
Turning the camera view on/off
manually
Without Parking Assistant Plus
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
1.
Press the button.
2.
Select the icon on the left toolbar.
To exit the rearview camera view, select
another camera view on the left toolbar.
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Display
Turning the automatic camera
perspective on/off
Turning the camera view on/off
automatically
When the parking assistance systems' display
is turned on, automatic camera perspective is
selected automatically.
The icon in the selection window is selected
automatically.
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-
hicle.
To exit the steering-dependent camera view,
select another camera view in the selection
window.
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No markings: no obstacles detected.
Turning the camera view on/off
manually
Color marks: warning against detected ob-
stacles.
System limits
1.
Press the button.
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
2.
Select the icon in the selection window.
To exit the steering-dependent camera
view, select another camera view in the se-
lection window.
The system does not detect whether an obsta-
cle moves later on. For this reason, at stand-
still, the marks are not shown anymore in the
display after a certain time. The area next to
the vehicle must be newly captured.
Side protection
Principle
The side Park Distance Control is automati-
cally displayed when the automatic camera
perspective is turned on. The function shows
obstacles located next to the vehicle.
Side view
Principle
Side view shows the vehicle's side surround-
ings, making it easier to position the vehicle at
the curb or with other obstacles on the side.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
The side view looks from rear to front and, in
case of danger, focuses automatically on pos-
sible obstacles.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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Turning the side view on/off
The selection window lets you choose the side
view for the left or right side of the vehicle.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Turning the car wash view on/off
1.
Press the button.
2.
Select the icon for the desired vehicle
side in the selection window.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Car wash"
To exit the side view, select another cam-
era view in the selection window.
To exit the car wash view, select a different
camera view in the left toolbar.
3D view
Display
Principle
With 3D view, a circle is displayed around the
vehicle top view in the selection window.
Specified perspectives can be selected on the
circle.
General information
The current perspective is marked with a cam-
era icon.
Your own lane is displayed for easier driving
into a car wash.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
This view can be used to position the vehicle
correctly within the washing system guide rails.
Turning the 3D view on/off
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely forward.
Additional information:
1.
2. "3D view"
To exit the 3D view, select another camera
Press the button.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 119.
view on the left toolbar.
Panorama View
Car wash view
Principle
The panoramic view gives you an earlier view
of crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and
intersections.
Principle
The car wash view helps when driving into a
car wash.
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Depending on the engaged selector lever posi-
tion, the camera view of the rearview camera
or front camera will be displayed.
General information
Road users concealed by obstacles to the left
and right of the vehicle can only be detected
relatively late from the driver's seat. The front
camera and rearview camera capture the area
around the side of the vehicle to improve the
driver's view.
Automatic activation of panorama
view
This function can be turned on automatically
by saving activation points.
Principle
Positions at which panorama view should
switch on automatically can be saved as acti-
vation points.
The camera image shows different levels of
distortion in some areas and is thus not suita-
ble for distance estimations.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the function
can be used when driving forward or in re-
verse.
General information
Up to ten activation points can be stored.
The activation points can be used when driv-
ing forward and, depending on national-mar-
ket version, when reversing.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Follow instructions in the Parking assistance
systems chapter.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following cam-
eras:
Functional requirements
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Rearview camera.
Front camera.
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A GPS signal must be received.
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Depending on national-market version: A
BMW ID or driver profile must be activated.
Turning the panoramic view on/off
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The reversing camera and front camera
must be installed.
Press the button.
The direction of travel, selector lever posi-
tion, and vehicle angle must correspond to
a stored activation point.
Display
Storing activation points
1. Drive your vehicle to the location where you
want the system to turn on, then stop.
2.
Press the button.
3. "Activation point"
The current position is displayed.
4. "Save activation point"
Yellow lines on the screen display identify the
bumpers of your own vehicle.
Activation points are stored with one of the
following pieces of information if possible:
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With the city/town.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
With the city/town and the street.
With the GPS coordinates.
Display
Using activation points
The use of activation points can be switched
on and off.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Settings"
3. "GPS-based"
Displaying activation points
The maximum opening angle of the doors is
displayed in selector lever position P.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Manage points"
System limits
The system does not provide a warning of ap-
proaching road users.
A list of all activation points is displayed.
Editing activation points
The vehicle's surroundings are distorted in the
display for technical reasons.
1.
Press the button.
Even if the door opening angle indicator on the
control display does not overlap with any other
objects, it is necessary to park carefully next to
other objects.
2. "Manage points"
A list of all activation points is displayed.
3. Select an activation point as needed.
4. Select the desired setting.
Because of the perspective, higher, protruding
objects may be closer than they appear on the
control display.
Door opening angle
Remote 3D View
Principle
Depending on vehicle equipment, the door
opening angle display is shown automatically
when stationary.
Principle
The My BMW App and camera views in park-
ing view such as automatic camera perspec-
tive enable you to display the vehicle’s sur-
roundings on a mobile device.
This display helps estimate how far the doors
can be opened when parking.
If obstacle marking is activated, the parking
view indicates fixed obstacles that obstruct the
opening angles of the doors.
The function displays a snapshot of the situa-
tion.
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With a door or the cargo area open. Dark
fields in the display indicate areas that are
not recorded by the system.
General information
For reasons of data protection, the function
can only be used three times within two hours.
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With manually folded-in exterior mirrors.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
When other camera functions are being
performed in the vehicle.
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The vehicle moves faster than walking
speed.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following cam-
eras:
In case of missing or weak Internet connec-
tion.
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▷
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Front camera.
Top view cameras.
Rearview camera.
Park Distance Control
Functional requirements
Principle
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Data transfer must be activated.
Park Distance Control assists with parking.
Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles
in front of or behind the vehicle.
Data protection, refer to page 65.
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The My BMW App must be installed on the
mobile end device.
Obstacles that are detected by the side ultra-
sonic sensors can also be reported.
ConnectedDrive countries: a BMW ID with
an existing ConnectedDrive account must
be activated.
General information
The range of the system, depending on obsta-
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 66.
Activating/deactivating Remote 3D
View
The function can be activated or deactivated
individually or together with other functions.
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im-
pending collision at a distance to the object of
approx. 27 in/70 cm.
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic
warning is issued as early as a distance to the
object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Data privacy"
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
5. Select the desired setting.
Safety information
After activation, Remote 3D View can be
accessed using the My BMW App.
Warning
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully operational or
may not be available in the following situa-
tions:
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
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dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. "Automatic PDC activation"
Turning off the system automatically
When driving forward, the system turns off au-
tomatically as needed when a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
Warning
Due to high speeds when the Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de-
layed due to physical circumstances. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off quickly while Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
Turning the system on/off manually
Press the button.
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On: the LED illuminates.
Off: the LED goes out.
If the system is manually switched on when
the reverse gear is engaged, the rearview
camera image is displayed.
Sensors
Depending on the national-market version, the
system cannot be turned off manually when
the reverse gear is engaged.
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
Acoustic warning
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Ultrasonic sensors, side.
General information
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object
is detected at the rear left of the vehicle, a
sound is heard from the rear left speaker.
Turning Park Distance Control
on/off
Turning on the system automatically
The system switches on automatically in the
following situations:
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals of the intermittent tones.
When the distance to a detected object is less
than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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When drive-ready state is switched on
when selector lever position R is engaged.
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While approaching detected obstacles
if the speed is lower than approx.
When there are objects in front of and behind
the vehicle at the same time, at a distance
smaller than approx. 8 in/20 cm, an alternating
continuous tone will sound between the front
and rear speakers.
2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance
depends on the situation in question.
The automatic activation of detected obstacles
can be activated or deactivated.
The intermittent tones and the continuous tone
are turned off when selector lever position P is
engaged.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Depending on national-market version, the in-
termittent tones are switched off after a short
time when the vehicle is stationary.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
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If an object approaches when the vehicle is
stationary, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the acoustic warning can be
adjusted.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Example display of warnings behind the vehi-
cle.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. "PDC signal volume"
7. Set the desired value.
Visual warning
General information
The approach to an object is displayed on the
control display as soon as the system is acti-
vated.
Example display of warnings next to the vehi-
cle.
Objects that are farther away are already dis-
played before a signal sounds.
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▷
Shaded area: Sensor detection range.
Depending on the view, pathway lines, turning
circle lines and obstacle markings are shown
for a better estimation of the space required.
Gray shaded area: No obstacles have been
detected within the detection range.
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▷
Colored marks in shaded area: Obstacles
have been detected within the detection
range.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the sensor
detection range is shown by the shaded, ring-
shaped area. Green, yellow, and red markings
indicate when obstacles are detected within
the detection range.
Shaded area interrupted: the area next to
the vehicle has not yet been detected.
If vehicle is equipped with Cross Traffic Warn-
ing: A warning is also shown on the display for
vehicles approaching from the side at the rear
and front.
System limits
General information
The function for protecting the vehicle sides
only shows stationary obstacles that were pre-
viously detected by the sensors when passing
by.
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-
hicle.
The system does not detect whether an obsta-
cle moves later on. When the vehicle is station-
ary, the gray shaded areas on the sides are
Display
Depending on vehicle equipment, warnings
may be displayed in front of, next to, and be-
hind the vehicle.
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hidden after a certain time. The area on the
side of the vehicle must be newly captured.
ceed with caution. To move forward, lightly
press the accelerator pedal and release as
needed.
Also follow the information on system limits in
the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,
the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi-
ble at any time.
Unwarranted warnings
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Reaching the system limits can cause unwar-
ranted warnings.
To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance
in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis-
tance Control activation on obstacle detection.
Safety information
Warning
Malfunction
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
An icon is displayed on the control dis-
play.
Depending on vehicle equipment: The
sensor detection range may not be shown on
the control display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Park Distance Control malfunction. Have the
vehicle checked by an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Active Park Distance Control
▷
▷
Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumpers.
Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Principle
The Park Distance Control brake function ini-
tiates emergency braking if there is an acute
risk of collision.
Deactivating Active Park Distance
Control temporarily
After emergency braking, the function can be
temporarily deactivated on the control display.
A corresponding message is displayed.
General information
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre-
vented under all circumstances.
1. "Configure"
The function is available below walking speed
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.
2. "Deactivate temporarily"
During continued driving in this surrounding
situation, no further emergency braking will
occur.
Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the
brake intervention. Emergency braking is not
performed.
The function is automatically reactivated when
Park Distance Control is switched on again.
After emergency braking to a stop, further
creeping toward an obstacle is possible. Pro-
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The operating principle and operation of the
system is divided into the following steps:
Settings
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle
will be protected by the system.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Parking space search.
Turning on.
1.
Apps menu
Parking.
2. "Vehicle"
Driving out of parking spaces.
3. "Driving settings"
The parking manoeuver while parking is per-
formed automatically.
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. "Active PDC emergency braking"
7. Select the desired setting.
When driving out of parallel parking spaces,
the vehicle maneuvers automatically until it
reaches a position where it can be driven out
of the parking space without further steering
movements.
Display
As soon as the system engages, an
icon is displayed with a corresponding
message.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
System limits
Safety information
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Automatic Parking Assistant
Principle
Automatic Parking Assistant provides support
when parallel parking and parking transverse
to the road.
In addition, the system makes it easier to park
out of parallel parking spaces.
The ultrasonic sensors measure both sides of
the vehicle when driving slowly forward. Suita-
ble parking spaces are calculated based on the
objects detected, e.g., parking vehicles. The
system status is displayed.
Warning
The system can steer the vehicle over or
onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Watch surrounding
traffic closely and actively intervene where
appropriate
The system calculates the best possible park-
ing line for driving in or out of parking spaces,
and takes control of the vehicle while parking.
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Parking methods
Functional requirements
Park Assist supports the following functions:
Measurement of parking spaces
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap-
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
Longitudinal parking:
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Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a
parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.
Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the
road.
Minimum length of gap between two ob-
jects: own vehicle length plus approx.
2.6 ft/0.8 m.
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Perpendicular parking:
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Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a
parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.
Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle
width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.
Minimum depth: own vehicle length.
Perpendicular parking: reverse parking per-
pendicular to the road.
The depth of perpendicular parking spaces
must be estimated by the driver. Due to
technical limitations, the system is only able
to approximate the depth of perpendicular
parking spaces.
Parking operation
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Doors and cargo area are closed.
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Driver's seat belt is fastened.
Leaving parking spaces
Driving out of parallel parking spaces.
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The vehicle was parked using the Auto-
matic Parking Assistant, and an object has
been detected in the area around the vehi-
cle.
Sensors
The Automatic Parking Assistant is controlled
by the following sensors:
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The vehicle was manually parked in re-
verse, and objects have been detected in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
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Ultrasonic sensors, side.
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distance to a detected curb is at least 6 in-
ches/15 cm.
At the end of the parking operation, selec-
tor lever position P is set.
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The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m
longer than the vehicle.
The end of the parking operation is indi-
cated on the control display.
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Turning the signal tone on/off
The signal tone for suitable parking spaces
can be turned on and off.
Driving out of a parking space using
the Automatic Parking Assistant
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
2.
With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button or engage reverse gear.
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking and maneuvering"
6. "Sound when available"
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
3. Select the desired direction for driving out
of the parking space on the control display.
Parking using the Automatic
Parking Assistant
1. For the parking space search when driving
past parked vehicles at a speed of up to
approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of
max. 5 ft/1.5 m.
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play.
Green: the system takes control of ma-
neuvering.
The speed can be reduced with the brake.
Other interventions will cancel the system.
The parking space search is activated.
A message will be displayed at the end of
the maneuver.
2. Press the
gear.
button or engage reverse
5. Make sure that the traffic situation permits
driving out of parking space and driving off
as usual.
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on
the control display.
The Automatic Parking Assistant is turned
off automatically.
3. Select suggested parking method.
Canceling Automatic Parking
Assistant manually
The Automatic Parking Assistant can be can-
celed manually at any time, e.g.:
Green: the system takes control of the
parking operation.
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play.
▷
Press the button.
The speed can be reduced with the brake.
Other interventions will cancel the system.
▷
"Autom. Parking": select the icon on the
control display.
Depending on national-market version, an
intermittent or continuous tone sounds for
Park Distance Control.
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Canceling Automatic Parking
Assistant automatically
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
System limits
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
▷
When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
No parking assistance
The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of-
fer assistance in the following situations:
▷
▷
Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road.
When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome such as curbs.
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▷
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In tight curves.
▷
▷
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When there are obstacles that suddenly ap-
pear.
For diagonal parking spaces.
For parking spaces that are only marked
with lines on the ground. The system ori-
ents itself according to objects.
With insufficient distances, which are indi-
cated by Park Distance Control.
When a maximum number of parking at-
tempts or the time taken for parking is ex-
ceeded.
▷
For special parking spaces, e.g., metered
parking spaces with automatic locking
mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-
tems.
▷
▷
When changing over to another function on
the control display.
Under certain environmental conditions, park-
ing out with Park Assist may be temporarily
unavailable. The system limits of the Park Dis-
tance Control and the Automatic Parking As-
sistant continue to apply.
The turn signal opposite to the desired
parking side is switched on.
▷
▷
▷
▷
With open cargo area.
With the doors open.
When setting the parking brake.
Functional limitations
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
When operating the accelerator pedal or
the selector lever.
▷
▷
The brake pedal remains depressed for
longer while the vehicle is at a standstill.
▷
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
When unfastening the driver's seat belt.
▷
▷
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On slippery ground.
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Continuing the parking operation
If parking or leaving a parking space has been
interrupted, the operation can be continued, if
needed.
▷
▷
▷
In case of changes to an already-measured
parking space.
With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
Restart the Automatic Parking Assistant and
follow the instructions on the control display.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may
be detected or suitable parking spaces may
not be detected at all.
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Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Warning
The system can steer the vehicle over or
onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Watch surrounding
traffic closely and actively intervene where
appropriate
The Automatic Parking Assistant has malfunc-
tioned. Have the vehicle checked by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Back-up assistant
Functional requirements
▷
▷
▷
Drive forward without interruption to store
the distance covered.
Principle
The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing,
e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-
ing or road situations.
To store the distance covered, do not drive
faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.
Dynamic Stability Control is activated.
General information
Driving in reverse with automated
steering
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
The vehicle stores the driving movements of
the last distance covered. This stored distance
can be driven in reverse with automated steer-
ing.
The system takes over the steering. The driver
must control the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals.
2.
3.
With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button or engage reverse gear.
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
A maximum of 164 ft/50 m are stored.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
"Back-Up Assistant"
Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play where required.
Safety information
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-
tor pedal and the brake.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Green: the system takes control of
steering.
When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-
cle's surroundings.
In case of obstacles, stop immediately and
take over control of the vehicle. Follow the
instructions for Park Distance Control.
5. Right before the end of the stored distance
covered, a signal tone will sound and a
message is displayed.
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Stop no later than when normal road traffic
is reached and take control of the vehicle
such as by shifting to forward gear.
A warning is issued at a speed of approx.
4 mph/7 km/h.
If the maximum speed is exceeded, the
function is interrupted.
Canceling the Back-up Assistant
manually
The assisted reversing by the Back-up Assis-
tant can be canceled manually:
▷
After driving a stored distance covered with
major steering-wheel angles, the function
of the system will be limited for the return
trip.
Different influences can lead to side deviations
when driving the stored distance covered in re-
verse. For example, this includes the following
factors:
▷
▷
Via touchscreen:
"Back-Up Assistant"
Press the button.
▷
Steering movements when the vehicle is
stationary while storing the distance cov-
ered.
Canceling the Back-up Assistant
automatically
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
▷
▷
▷
The speed is not adapted to the distance
covered.
Certain road characteristics such as gradi-
ents, inclines or slippery road surface.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
Greatly deviating conditions when storing
and driving the route, for instance other
tires or changed ambient conditions like
weather.
When shifting from reverse gear to another
selector lever position.
During activation or intervention by driver
assistance systems.
Also follow the information on system limits in
the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.
After an extended period of time when the
vehicle is stationary.
When exiting the stored lane when revers-
ing, for instance with maximum steering-
wheel angle.
▷
When the view on the control display is
overlaid with messages.
▷
▷
In case of a slippery surface.
When the vehicle is rolling such as on a
slope.
▷
▷
In case of changed ambient conditions.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/9 km/h.
System limits
▷
The maximum speed when reversing is
limited to approx. 6 mph/9 km/h.
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