Parking -> Automatic Parking Assistant for your BMW i5 2023-2025

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4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
In addition, the system makes it easier to  
park out of parallel and perpendicular parking  
spaces.  
6. "Drive off monitoring"  
7. "Drive off monitoring"  
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.  
A Check Control message is displayed where  
applicable.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system is automatically turned on again at the  
next drive.  
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.  
Canceling reduced drive power  
The reduction of the drive power is canceled in  
the following situations:  
The operating principle and operation of the  
system is divided into the following steps:  
Parking space search.  
Turning on.  
The accelerator pedal is released.  
After the accelerator pedal has been de-  
pressed completely twice.  
Parking.  
Driving out of parking spaces.  
A specific distance has been traveled.  
The parking manoeuver while parking is per-  
formed automatically.  
If the reduction in drive power is canceled by  
covering a certain distance, the drive power is  
released gradually.  
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.  
When driving out of perpendicular parking  
spaces, the vehicle is maneuvered out of the  
parking space to enable continued driving in  
the desired direction.  
System limits  
The Automatic Parking Assistant Professional  
increases the comfort and range of uses of  
the Automatic Parking Assistant. In addition to  
the parking methods of the Automatic Parking  
Assistant, parking in parking spaces that are  
marked with lines is possible.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
With Park Assist Professional, the parking ma-  
neuver can also be performed using Remote  
Control Parking on a smartphone.  
Automatic Parking Assistant  
Principle  
Automatic Parking Assistant provides support  
when parallel parking and parking transverse  
to the road.  
Vehicle features and options  
This system may not be available in the  
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-  
tional equipment, the national-market version  
or the option for later enabling and software  
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updates. This also applies to individual func-  
tions of the system.  
For information on whether a function is cur-  
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-  
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the  
road.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Safety information  
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.  
Perpendicular parking: reverse or forward  
parking perpendicular to the road.  
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  
Driving out of parallel parking spaces.  
Parking methods  
Park Assist supports the following functions:  
Driving out of perpendicular parking spaces.  
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Perpendicular parking:  
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.  
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.  
Park Assist Professional: Parking in parking  
spaces with parking lines.  
Parking lines for Park Assist Professional:  
Sensors  
The parking space must be clearly marked  
with lines.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is controlled  
by the following sensors:  
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
Parking operation  
Doors and cargo area are closed.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
Driver's seat belt is fastened.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant Professional  
is additionally controlled by the following cam-  
eras:  
Leaving parking spaces  
The vehicle was parked using the Auto-  
matic Parking Assistant, and an object has  
been detected in the area around the vehi-  
cle.  
Front camera.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
The vehicle was manually parked in re-  
verse, and objects have been detected in  
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The  
distance to a detected curb is at least 6 in-  
ches/15 cm.  
Functional requirements  
Measurement of parking spaces  
Maximum speed while driving forward ap-  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m  
longer than the vehicle.  
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Displays  
Suitable parking space  
Longitudinal parking:  
General information  
The current status of parking assistance sys-  
tems is shown on the right-hand toolbar, on  
the instrument cluster, and on the Head-up  
display, depending on vehicle equipment.  
Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a  
parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.  
Minimum length of gap between two ob-  
jects: own vehicle length plus approx.  
2.6 ft/0.8 m.  
Different icons are shown on the control dis-  
play for selecting the parking method.  
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
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The sequence of the displayed icons corre-  
sponds to the prioritized parking option.  
approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of  
max. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
The direction of the arrow changes for the  
icons for parking methods for driving out of a  
parking space.  
The parking space search is activated.  
2. Press the  
gear.  
button or engage reverse  
Icon  
Meaning  
The parking assistance systems view is  
displayed.  
Reverse lengthwise parking, right.  
Reverse lengthwise parking, left.  
Reverse perpendicular parking.  
Forward perpendicular parking.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on  
the control display and in the instrument  
cluster.  
3. On the control display: Select one of the  
parking maneuvers offered. You can switch  
to another parking maneuver as necessary.  
Turning parking operation display  
on/off  
When the Automatic Parking Assistant is ac-  
tive, the parking operation is displayed in the  
camera image on the control display.  
In the instrument cluster: select suggested  
parking method with the knurled wheel on  
the steering wheel.  
Green: the system takes control of the  
parking operation.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play or in the instrument cluster.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
The speed can be reduced with the brake.  
Other interventions will cancel the system.  
6. "Show assistance info"  
Depending on national-market version, an  
intermittent or continuous tone sounds for  
Park Distance Control.  
Turning the signal tone on/off  
The signal tone for suitable parking spaces  
can be turned on and off.  
At the end of the parking operation, selec-  
tor lever position P is set.  
The end of the parking operation is indi-  
cated on the control display and in the in-  
strument cluster.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
6. "Sound when available"  
Driving out of a parking space using  
the Automatic Parking Assistant  
1. Turn on drive-ready state.  
Parking using the Automatic  
Parking Assistant  
1. For the parking space search when driving  
past parked vehicles at a speed of up to  
2.  
With the vehicle at a standstill, press  
button or engage reverse gear.  
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The parking assistance systems view is  
displayed.  
When the driver grasps the steering wheel  
or takes over steering.  
3. On the control display: select the desired  
parking method.  
When operating the accelerator pedal or  
the selector lever.  
In the instrument cluster: select suggested  
parking method with the knurled wheel on  
the steering wheel.  
When setting the parking brake.  
When unfastening the driver's seat belt.  
With open cargo area.  
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play or in the instrument cluster.  
With open hood.  
With the doors open.  
Green: the system takes control of ma-  
neuvering.  
During activation or intervention by driver  
assistance systems.  
The speed can be reduced with the brake.  
Other interventions will cancel the system.  
When changing over to another function on  
the control display.  
A message will be displayed at the end of  
the maneuver.  
When the view on the control display is  
overlaid with messages.  
5. Make sure that the traffic situation permits  
driving out of parking space and driving off  
as usual.  
On snow-covered or slippery road.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is turned  
off automatically.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome such as curbs.  
When there are obstacles that suddenly ap-  
pear.  
Canceling Automatic Parking  
Assistant manually  
The Automatic Parking Assistant can be can-  
celed manually at any time, e.g.:  
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.  
Step lightly on the accelerator pedal twice  
in succession.  
Step lightly on the accelerator pedal and  
move the steering wheel slightly at the  
same time.  
When the system is automatically aborted, se-  
lector lever position P is engaged.  
A Check Control message is displayed where  
applicable.  
Depress the brake pedal and operate the  
selector lever at the same time.  
Continuing the parking operation  
If parking or leaving a parking space has been  
interrupted, the operation can be continued, if  
needed.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is canceled  
without engaging selector lever position P.  
Driving can continue immediately.  
Canceling Automatic Parking  
Assistant automatically  
The system automatically cancels in situations  
such as the following:  
Turn the Automatic Parking Assistant on again  
and follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play or in the instrument cluster.  
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ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Maneuver Assistant  
Principle  
No parking assistance  
The Maneuver Assistant provides support for  
recurring parking and maneuvering situations.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of-  
fer assistance in the following situations:  
Parking and maneuvering operations can be  
recorded and then carried out automatically by  
the system.  
In tight curves.  
For diagonal parking spaces.  
Automatic Parking Assistant: for parking  
spaces that are only marked with lines on  
the ground. The system orients itself ac-  
cording to objects.  
Vehicle features and options  
This system may not be available in the  
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-  
tional equipment, the national-market version  
or the option for later enabling and software  
updates. This also applies to individual func-  
tions of the system.  
For special parking spaces, e.g., metered  
parking spaces with automatic locking  
mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-  
tems.  
For information on whether a function is cur-  
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-  
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
Additional information:  
On slippery ground.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
General information  
A recurring maneuver is driven manually and  
thereby recorded.  
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
In case of changes to an already-measured  
parking space.  
When the vehicle reaches the activation area  
for the distance covered by the stored maneu-  
ver, the maneuver can be activated on the con-  
trol display or in the instrument cluster.  
With ditches or edges, for instance an edge  
of a port.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may  
be detected or suitable parking spaces may  
not be detected at all.  
After the activation, the system takes control  
of the vehicle and carries out the maneuver  
automatically.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
In addition, the parking maneuver can be per-  
formed using Remote Control Parking on a  
smartphone.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant has malfunc-  
tioned. Have the vehicle checked by an author-  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
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