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Parking
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Parking
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Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
page 255.
Vehicle features and options
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Maneuver Assistant, refer to page 260.
Remote Control Parking, refer to page 263.
Back-up Assistant, refer to page 264.
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.
Additional information:
Safety information
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
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.
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.
Additional information:
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Rearview camera, refer to page 244.
Semi-automatic camera perspective, refer
to page 245.
Overview
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Automatic camera perspective, refer to
page 245.
Button in the vehicle
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Side view, refer to page 246.
3D view, refer to page 246.
Car wash view, refer to page 247.
Panorama View, refer to page 247.
Automatic activation of panorama view, re-
fer to page 248.
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Door opening angle, refer to page 249.
Remote 3D View, refer to page 249.
Park Distance Control, refer to page 250.
Park assistance button
Active Park Distance Control, refer to
page 253.
Sensors
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Drive-off monitoring, refer to page 254.
The parking assistance systems are controlled
by the following sensors:
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
General information
Depending on the equipment, one or more
cameras capture the area from different se-
lectable perspectives.
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Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Front camera.
Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround-
ings or a part of it is depicted.
Top view cameras.
Rearview camera.
Depending on the national-market version, ei-
ther the automatic or the semi-automatic cam-
era perspective is displayed.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 41.
Operating concept
Turning display on/off
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
The parking assistance systems view switches
off automatically when driving forwards or if a
certain distance or speed is exceeded.
In the Parking menu, some parking assistance
systems can be configured individually.
With reverse gear
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.
When drive-ready state is switched on, the dis-
play is automatically switched on if selector
lever position R is engaged.
Additional information:
With the Park Assist key
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 59.
Press the button.
Calling up Park menu
1.
Apps menu
Via iDrive
2. "Vehicle"
1.
Apps menu
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Parking"
Display in the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster shows displays of some
parking assistance systems such as Park Dis-
tance Control or Automatic Parking Assistant.
6. Select the desired settings.
Display
Principle
With the Park Distance Control display and
various camera views, the parking assistance
systems help you park, maneuver, and reverse
your vehicle.
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Parking view
1
Status of parking assistance systems
Assisted View
2
3
1
Toolbar, left
Selection menu
2
3
4
5
6
7
Camera image
Selection window
Display on the control display
Automatic camera perspective
Semi-automatic camera perspective
Side view
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment and on the
activated parking assistance system, the con-
trol display will vary.
Toolbar, right
Toolbar, left
Assistance view
Different views and settings can be selected
via the left toolbar depending on the equip-
ment:
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"Parking view"
Depending on vehicle equipment, camera
views or the Park Distance Control view are
displayed.
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"Assist view"
A stylized top view of the vehicle is dis-
played.
1
Toolbar, left
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"Panorama view"
The cross traffic view is displayed.
"More"
2
3
4
Camera image
Vehicle top view
Toolbar, right
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"3D view"
A three-dimensional view of the vehicle
is displayed.
"Car wash view"
Your own lane can be displayed to make
it easier to drive into a car wash.
"Camera cleaning"
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Cleaning of the front camera and rear-
view camera can be switched on as
needed.
Icon
Meaning
No search for parking assistance
system offers.
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"Settings"
No other parking assistance sys-
tems available.
Settings can be entered in the Park
menu.
Parking assistance systems have
failed.
Toolbar, right
The Parking Assistant functions are displayed
in the right toolbar.
Search for parking assistance sys-
tem offers is active.
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Status of the parking assistance systems.
White: an available maneuver is se-
lected but is not being performed.
Functional requirements have not
been met or the functions transfer
has been completed.
Available parking methods of the Automatic
Parking Assistant.
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Functions of the Back-up Assistant.
Functions of the Maneuver Assistant.
Green: parking assistance system is
active. Functions are controlled de-
pending on the system activated.
Additional information in case of malfunc-
tions.
Maneuver Assistant records the
maneuver to be stored.
Status of parking assistance
systems
The status of parking assistance systems is
indicated by icons on the toolbar on the right of
the control display, in the status area on the in-
strument cluster, and on the Head-up display,
depending on vehicle equipment. In addition
to this icon, text also appears on the control
display.
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.
The following parking assistance systems are
displayed:
Several additional displays can be active at the
same time.
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Automatic Parking Assistant.
Maneuver Assistant.
Turning additional displays on/off
Back-up Assistant.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
6. Select the desired setting.
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Using parking aid lines
Parking aid lines
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning
circle line leads to within the limits of the
parking space.
Pathway lines
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the green pathway line covers the corre-
sponding turning circle line.
Obstacle marking
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on
level roads.
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.
Obstacles are detected by the sensors.
The obstacles detected by the Park Distance
Control are shown by marks in the camera im-
age.
Turning circle lines
Colored gradients for the obstacle markings in
green, yellow and red indicate the distances.
Functional limitations
The system can be used only to a limited ex-
tent in the following situations:
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With a door open.
With open cargo area.
With exterior mirrors folded in.
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed
on the camera image together with pathway
lines.
Areas with gray hatching with an icon in the
camera image identify areas that are currently
not shown such as an open door.
The lines show the course of the smallest pos-
sible turning circle on a level road.
Only one turning circle line is displayed after
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-
gle.
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System limits
Rearview camera
Safety information
Principle
The rearview camera helps when reverse
parking and maneuvering. The area behind the
vehicle is shown on the control display.
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.
Additional views can be shown on the display,
e.g., parking aid lines and obstacle markings.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Functional requirements
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
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The trunk is fully closed.
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The camera area is clean and clear.
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 41.
Turning the rearview camera on/off
Field of view
Turning the camera view on
automatically
Because of the camera angle, the areas under
the vehicle cannot be viewed by the cameras.
When drive-ready state is switched on, the
rearview camera is automatically switched on
if selector lever position R is engaged.
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
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.
Objects shown on the control display may be
closer than they appear. Do not estimate the
distance to the objects on the control display.
The camera's detection range can be limited
by protruding cargo or a rear carrier.
Turning the camera view on/off
manually
Malfunction
A camera failure is displayed on the control
display.
1.
Press the button.
The malfunctioning camera's detection range
is shown by the shaded area on the control
display.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
Depending on vehicle equipment: The
icon in the selection window is selected au-
tomatically.
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To exit rearview camera view, select an-
other camera view in the selection window
or press the button again.
General information
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.
Deactivated rearview camera
When the rearview camera is deactivated, for
instance when the trunk is open, the camera
image is displayed with gray shading.
When reverse gear is engaged, the automatic
camera perspective is, if necessary, exited and
the system uses a semi-automatic camera
perspective to the rear. If necessary, select the
automatic camera perspective when reverse
gear is engaged. The automatic camera per-
spective will then be maintained for the current
parking operation.
Semi-automatic camera
perspective
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Principle
Depending on the parking direction and en-
gaged selector lever position, a fixed camera
perspective is displayed with the areas in front
of or behind the vehicle.
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.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Turning the semi-automatic camera
perspective on/off
The icon in the selection window is selected
automatically.
To exit the steering-dependent camera view,
select another camera view in the selection
window.
1.
Press the button.
2.
Select the icon in the selection window.
To exit the fixed camera view, select an-
other camera view in the selection window.
Turning the camera view on/off
manually
Automatic camera
perspective
1.
Press the button.
2.
The icon in the selection window is se-
lected automatically.
Principle
To exit the steering-dependent camera
view, select another camera view in the se-
lection window or press the button again.
The automatic camera perspective shows a
steering-dependent view in the respective driv-
ing direction.
This perspective adapts to the respective driv-
ing situation.
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Side protection
Side view
Principle
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 shows the vehicle's side surround-
ings, making it easier to position the vehicle at
the curb or with other obstacles on the side.
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.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Display
Turning the side view on/off
The selection window lets you choose the side
view for the left or right side of the vehicle.
1.
Press the button.
2.
Select the icon for the desired vehicle
side in the selection window.
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-
hicle.
To exit the side view, select another cam-
era view in the selection window.
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No markings: no obstacles detected.
Color marks: warning against detected ob-
stacles.
3D view
Principle
System limits
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
With 3D view, a circle is displayed around the
vehicle top view in the selection window.
Specified perspectives can be selected on the
circle.
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.
General information
The current perspective is marked with a cam-
era icon.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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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.
1.
Press the button.
2. "More"
Additional information:
3. "3D view"
To exit the 3D view, select another camera
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 125.
view on the left toolbar.
Panorama View
Car wash view
Principle
Principle
The panoramic view gives you an earlier view
of crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and
intersections.
The car wash view assists when entering a car
wash.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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. To pro-
vide greater visibility, the front camera and, de-
pending on vehicle equipment, rearview cam-
era cover the side of the vehicle.
Turning the car wash view on/off
1.
Press the button.
Depending on vehicle equipment, this func-
tion can turn on automatically when activation
points are saved.
2. "More"
3. "Car wash view"
To exit the car wash view, select a different
camera view in the left toolbar.
The camera image shows different levels of
distortion in some areas and is thus not suita-
ble for distance estimations.
Display
Depending on vehicle equipment, the function
can be used when driving forward or in re-
verse.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following cam-
eras:
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Rearview camera.
Your own lane is displayed for easier driving
into a car wash.
Depending on the equipment: front camera.
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Turning the panoramic view on/off
Functional requirements
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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.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Panorama view"
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The reversing camera and front camera
must be installed.
To exit panorama view, select another
camera view on the left toolbar.
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. "Panorama view"
4. "Activation point"
Yellow lines on the screen display identify the
bumpers of your own vehicle.
The current position is displayed.
5. "Save activation point"
When reverse gear is engaged, the reversing
camera view is displayed. Depending on ve-
hicle equipment, the front camera view is dis-
played when forward gear is engaged.
Activation points are saved with the following
information, for example:
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With the city/town.
With the city/town and the street.
With the GPS coordinates.
Automatic activation of
panorama view
You can rename the location and street infor-
mation created automatically.
Using activation points
Principle
The use of activation points can be switched
on and off.
Positions at which panorama view should
switch on automatically can be saved as acti-
vation points.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
General information
Up to ten activation points can be stored.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
The activation points can be used when driv-
ing forward and, depending on national-mar-
ket version, when reversing.
6. "GPS-based"
Follow instructions in the Parking assistance
systems chapter.
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Editing activation points
You can rename or delete specific activation
points or all of them.
System limits
The system does not provide a warning of ap-
proaching road users.
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. "Panorama view"
3. "Manage points"
A list of all saved activation points is dis-
played.
Because of the perspective, higher, protruding
objects may be closer than they appear on the
control display.
4. Select the desired setting.
Door opening angle
Remote 3D View
Principle
Principle
Depending on vehicle equipment, the door
opening angle display is shown automatically
when stationary.
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.
The function displays a snapshot of the situa-
tion.
If obstacle marking is activated, the parking
view indicates fixed obstacles that obstruct the
opening angles of the doors.
General information
For reasons of data protection, the function
can only be used three times within two hours.
General information
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Display
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following cam-
eras:
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Front camera.
Top view cameras.
Rearview camera.
Functional requirements
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Data transfer must be activated.
The maximum opening angle of the doors is
displayed in selector lever position P.
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Data protection, refer to page 73.
Park Distance Control
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The My BMW App must be installed on the
mobile end device.
Principle
ConnectedDrive countries: a BMW ID with
an existing ConnectedDrive account must
be activated.
Park Distance Control assists with parking.
Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles
in front of or behind the vehicle.
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 74.
Obstacles that are detected by the side ultra-
sonic sensors can also be reported.
Activating/deactivating Remote 3D
View
The function can be activated or deactivated
individually or together with other functions.
General information
The range of the system, depending on obsta-
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
1.
Apps menu
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im-
pending collision at a distance to the object of
approx. 27 in/70 cm.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Data privacy"
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.
5. Select the desired setting.
After activation, Remote 3D View can be
accessed using the My BMW App.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully operational or
may not be available in the following situa-
tions:
Safety information
Warning
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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.
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.
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With manually folded-in exterior mirrors.
When other camera functions are being
performed in the vehicle.
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The vehicle moves faster than walking
speed.
In case of missing or weak Internet connec-
tion.
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.
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Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off quickly while Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
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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
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Depending on the national-market version, the
system cannot be turned off manually when
the reverse gear is engaged.
▷
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
Acoustic warning
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Ultrasonic sensors, side.
General information
Turning Park Distance Control
on/off
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 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.
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When drive-ready state is switched on
when selector lever position R is engaged.
When the distance to a detected object is less
than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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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.
1.
Apps menu
The intermittent tones and the continuous tone
are turned off when selector lever position P is
engaged.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
Depending on national-market version, the in-
termittent tones are switched off after a short
time when the vehicle is stationary.
6. "Automatic PDC activation"
If an object approaches when the vehicle is
stationary, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Turning off the system automatically
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the acoustic warning can be
adjusted.
When driving forward, the system turns off au-
tomatically as needed when a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
1.
Apps menu
Turning the system on/off manually
2. "Vehicle"
Press the button.
3. "Driving settings"
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4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
Display
Depending on vehicle equipment, warnings
may be displayed in front of, next to, and be-
hind the vehicle.
6. "PDC signal volume"
7. Set the desired value.
Depending on national-market
version: Turn off acoustic warning
Depending on national-market version, the
acoustic warning can be turned off while per-
forming a parking maneuver.
Press
the icon in the status field at the top
of the control display.
When the Park Distance Control is switched
on again, the acoustic warning is automatically
switched on again.
Example display of warnings behind the vehi-
cle.
Visual warning
General information
The approach to an object is displayed on the
control display and in the instrument cluster as
soon as the system is activated.
Objects that are farther away are already dis-
played before a signal sounds.
Example display of warnings next to the vehi-
cle.
Depending on the view, pathway lines, turning
circle lines and obstacle markings are shown
for a better estimation of the space required.
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Shaded area: Sensor 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.
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.
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.
Shaded area interrupted: the area next to
the vehicle has not yet been detected.
System limits
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-
hicle.
General information
The function for protecting the vehicle sides
only shows stationary obstacles that were pre-
viously detected by the sensors when passing
by.
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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
hidden after a certain time. The area on the
side of the vehicle must be newly captured.
Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the
brake intervention. Emergency braking is not
performed.
After emergency braking to a stop, further
creeping toward an obstacle is possible. Pro-
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.
Unwarranted warnings
Reaching the system limits can cause unwar-
ranted warnings.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,
the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi-
ble at any time.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance
in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis-
tance Control activation on obstacle detection.
Safety information
Malfunction
An icon is displayed on the control dis-
play.
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.
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.
Active Park Distance Control
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
Principle
▷
▷
Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumpers.
Ultrasonic sensors, side.
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.
The function is available below walking speed
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.
1. "Configure"
2. "Deactivate temporarily"
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During continued driving in this surrounding
situation, no further emergency braking will
occur.
When obstacles are detected behind the vehi-
cle, the system will brake.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
The function is automatically reactivated when
Park Distance Control is switched on again.
Safety information
Settings
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle
will be protected by the system.
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.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
6. "Active PDC emergency braking"
7. Select the desired setting.
Display
Sensors
As soon as the system engages, an
icon is displayed with a corresponding
message.
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
▷
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
System limits
▷
Ultrasonic sensors, side.
General information
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Functional requirements
▷
▷
▷
▷
Selector lever position D, B or R is engaged
when the vehicle is stationary.
Obstacles in the immediate vicinity are de-
tected in front of or behind the vehicle.
Drive-off monitoring
The accelerator pedal is heavily applied,
nearly to the end point.
Principle
In case of a risk of collision, the start-up mon-
itoring reduces the drive power when driving
off.
The accelerator pedal is immediately ap-
plied after engaging the selector lever posi-
tion and obstacle detection.
General information
Turning drive-off monitoring on/off
When obstacles are detected in close range in
front of the vehicle, the acceleration will be re-
duced. If necessary, this permits timely manual
braking.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
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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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a stored maneuver can be displayed on the
control display.
Safety information
▷
Activation range, arrow 3: the stored
maneuver on the control display can be ac-
tivated within a range of approx. 3.5 ft/1 m.
After the activation, the system takes con-
trol of the vehicle and carries out the ma-
neuver automatically.
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.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors and cameras:
▷
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
▷
▷
▷
▷
Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Front camera.
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
Top view cameras.
Rearview camera.
Recording maneuver
General information
Up to ten maneuvers can be recorded at differ-
ent locations.
Detection range
Up to four overlapping maneuvers can be re-
corded.
Identical maneuvers under different ambient
conditions can be recorded such as light condi-
tions.
For each maneuver, a maximum distance cov-
ered of 656 ft/200 m is possible.
In total, a distance covered of approx.
1,969 ft/600 m distributed to the ten possible
maneuvers can be recorded.
The detection range for a maneuver is divided
into the following areas:
▷
Proximity range, arrow 1: the system will
begin with the localization in the back-
ground within a range of approx. 26 ft/8 m
around the distance covered of a stored
maneuver.
Maneuvers with a distance covered of less
than 20 ft/6 m cannot be recorded.
▷
Close range, arrow 2: in a range of ap-
prox. 6 ft/2 m around the distance covered,
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At the end of the parking operation, selec-
tor lever position P is set.
Recording maneuver
1. Drive the vehicle to the starting point from
which a maneuver must be recorded and
stop.
Canceling the Maneuver Assistant
manually
The vehicle can be controlled manually during
an active maneuver by taking the following ac-
tions:
2.
Press the button.
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
▷
Step lightly on the accelerator pedal twice
in succession.
3.
"Record new path"
4. Drive the vehicle to the desired end posi-
tion.
▷
Step lightly on the accelerator pedal and
move the steering wheel slightly at the
same time.
The maneuver is recorded.
When recording a route, do not drive faster
than 9 mph/15 km/h.
▷
Depress the brake pedal and operate the
selector lever at the same time.
While recording, the distance covered will
be displayed.
The Maneuver Assistant is canceled without
engaging selector lever position P. Driving can
continue immediately.
When the maximum distance covered or
the maximum speed is reached, a message
will be displayed and a signal tone will
sound.
Canceling the Maneuver Assistant
automatically
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
5. With a stationary vehicle: "Save recording"
6. "Name:"
▷
When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
If necessary, enter the desired name for the
recorded maneuver.
▷
When operating the accelerator pedal or
the selector lever.
7. "Save recording"
Do not move the vehicle until the recording
has been stored.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
When the driver's seat belt is not fastened.
With open cargo area.
Performing stored maneuver
With open hood.
1. Drive the vehicle into the activation range
and stop. The control display and instru-
ment cluster indicate that a stored maneu-
ver can be activated.
With the doors open.
During activation or intervention by driver
assistance systems.
▷
▷
▷
▷
When the system limits of the ultrasonic
sensors and cameras are reached.
2.
: activate stored maneuver.
Green: after activation, the system takes
control of the vehicle and performs the ma-
neuver automatically. If applicable, follow
the instructions on the control display or in
the instrument cluster.
When changing over to another function on
the control display.
When the view on the control display is
overlaid with messages.
In case of obstacles.
The speed can be reduced with the brake.
Other interventions will cancel the system.
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▷
▷
▷
On snow-covered or slippery road.
When the lane is too narrow.
stance other tires or changed ambient con-
ditions like light conditions or weather.
▷
▷
Delayed display of overlapping stored ma-
neuvers when driving into the activation
area.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
In the event of an automatic cancellation of
the system, the vehicle is decelerated to a
complete stop and selector lever position P is
engaged.
In multi-story parking garages, for record-
ings at different parking levels, or for re-
cordings that run over several parking lev-
els.
An interrupted maneuver can be continued, if
needed. Turn the Maneuver Assistant on again
and follow the instructions on the control dis-
play or in the instrument cluster.
Remote Control Parking
Editing stored maneuvers
Individual or all maneuvers can be deleted or
renamed.
Principle
With Remote Control Parking, the vehicle can
be driven remotely when parking and maneu-
vering using the Maneuver Assistant and Park
Assist Professional.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
The maneuver is performed independently,
outside the vehicle, using a smartphone. This
makes it easy to get in and out of the vehicle.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
When parking in a suitable spot, e.g., a garage,
you can correct the parking position with Re-
mote Control Parking by maneuvering slightly.
6. "Recorded paths"
7. Select the desired setting.
A maneuver that has already been started can
be continued at any time with Remote Control
Parking.
System limits
General information
Vehicle features and options
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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.
Functional limitations
System limits can cause functional limitations
such as in the following situations:
▷
▷
▷
With poor GPS reception.
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.
On steep uphill or downhill grades.
In case of recorded maneuvers where the
system minimum distance to objects can-
not be maintained.
▷
Greatly deviating conditions when storing
and driving the distance covered, for in-
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
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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
▷
▷
▷
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.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
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 92.
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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Functional requirements
▷
▷
▷
▷
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.
2.
3.
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:
▷
▷
"Cancel"
Press the button.
▷
Steering movements when the vehicle is
stationary while storing the distance cov-
ered.
▷
▷
▷
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.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
When shifting from reverse gear to another
selector lever position.
▷
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.
▷
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/10 km/h.
▷
Reversing Assistant Professional: if sensor
functionality is limited beyond approx. 164
ft/50 m.
System limits
▷
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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