Parking -> Back-up assistant for your BMW i5 2023-2025
Parking
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Stop the vehicle manually if obstacles are
present.
General information
Note the information in the Automatic Parking
Assistant and Maneuver Assistant chapter.
Depending on the option selected in the My
BMW app, the vehicle is either parked at
the end of the parking maneuver or you can
take control of the vehicle again.
Protect the smartphone against unauthorized
use.
The low-beam headlights are switched on for
the duration of the maneuver.
System limits
A parking maneuver offered by Park Assist
Professional is only available for Remote Con-
trol Parking for a short time after exiting the
vehicle.
Due to ambient conditions, e.g., impaired Blue-
tooth connection transmission due to external
faults, Remote Control Parking may be inter-
rupted.
If the power supply of the vehicle battery is
not sufficiently ensured, e.g., due to excessive
discharge, Remote Control Parking may not
be available. Follow the instructions in the My
BMW App.
Functional requirements
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All occupants have left the vehicle.
Doors and cargo area are closed.
The smartphone is compatible with Re-
mote Control Parking.
It may not be easy to maneuver into a parking
space. This function is offered on the My BMW
app but cannot be used due to ambient condi-
tions.
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The My BMW App must be installed on a
compatible smartphone.
The My BMW App must be linked to a Con-
nectedDrive account.
Bluetooth must be enabled on the smart-
phone.
Back-up assistant
The distance between vehicle and smart-
phone is no greater than approx. 19 ft/6 m.
Principle
The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing,
e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-
ing or road situations.
A valid digital key must be set up for the
vehicle, then recognized without issue.
Additional information:
Vehicle features and options
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 91.
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.
Parking with Remote Control
Parking
1. Engage selector lever position P.
2. Leave the vehicle and close the doors and
trunk.
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.
3. Open Remote Control Parking in the My
BMW app and maneuver forward or back-
ward, or select the desired parking method.
4. Follow the instructions on the smartphone.
Additional information:
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Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Functional requirements
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Drive forward without interruption to store
the distance covered.
General information
The vehicle stores the driving movements of
the last distance covered. This stored distance
can be driven in reverse with automated steer-
ing.
To store the distance covered, do not drive
faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.
Back-up Assistant Professional: sufficiently
bright light conditions on the saved route.
The system takes over the steering. The driver
must control the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals.
Back-up Assistant Professional: the cam-
eras on the vehicle must be clean and clear.
Back-up Assistant: a maximum of 164 ft/50 m
are stored.
Driving in reverse with automated
steering
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
Back-up Assistant Professional: a maximum of
656 ft/200 m are stored.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button or engage reverse gear.
Safety information
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
"Start back-up Assistant"
Warning
The length of the distance covered is dis-
played on the control display and in the in-
strument cluster.
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.
If applicable, follow the instructions on the
control display or in the instrument cluster.
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-
tor pedal and the brake.
Green: the system takes control of
steering.
When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-
cle's surroundings.
Warning
In case of obstacles, stop immediately and
take over control of the vehicle. Follow the
instructions for Park Distance Control.
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
5. Right before the end of the stored distance
covered, a signal tone will sound and a
message is displayed.
Stop no later than when normal road traffic
is reached and take control of the vehicle
such as by shifting to forward gear.
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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:
Different influences can lead to side deviations
when driving the stored distance covered in re-
verse. For example, this includes the following
factors:
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"Cancel"
Press the button.
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Steering movements when the vehicle is
stationary while storing the distance cov-
ered.
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The speed is not adapted to the distance
covered.
Canceling the Back-up Assistant
automatically
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
Certain road characteristics such as gradi-
ents, inclines or slippery road surface.
Greatly deviating conditions when storing
and driving the route, for instance other
tires or changed ambient conditions like
weather.
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When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
When shifting from reverse gear to another
selector lever position.
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Back-up Assistant Professional: for
changed light conditions.
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.
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When the view on the control display is
overlaid with messages.
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In case of a slippery surface.
When the vehicle is rolling such as on a
slope.
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In case of changed ambient conditions.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.
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Reversing Assistant Professional: if sensor
functionality is limited beyond approx. 164
ft/50 m.
System limits
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The maximum speed when reversing is
limited to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h.
A warning is issued at a speed of approx.
4 mph/7 km/h.
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