CONTROLS -> Driver assistance systems for Your BMW 7 Series 4 Door Sixth Generation (2015-2021)

Driver assistance systems  
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Driver assistance systems  
Overview  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features and functions that are  
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due  
to the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐  
tems. When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Button Function  
System on/off, refer to page 216.  
Store current speed.  
Speed Limit Assist, refer to  
page 228: take over suggested  
speed manually.  
Rocker switch:  
Changing the speed limit, refer to  
page 217.  
Manual Speed Limiter  
Concept  
The system can be used to set a speed limit, for  
instance to prevent the vehicle from exceeding  
speed limits.  
Operation  
Switching on  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
General information  
The system can limit the speed, starting at a  
value of 20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can be  
driven at any speed below the set speed limit.  
The current speed is accepted as the speed  
limit.  
If the system is switched on while the vehicle is  
stationary or driving at low speeds,  
20 mph/30 km/h is set as the speed limit.  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the re‐  
spective speed.  
When the speed limit is switched on, DSC Dy‐  
namic Stability Control and COMFORT driving  
mode may be switched on as well.  
Switching off  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The system switches off automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations, for example:  
▷ When the engine is switched off.  
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▷ When cruise control is switched on.  
The speed limit can be exceeded intentionally.  
There is no warning in this case.  
▷ When certain programs are activated via the  
Driving Dynamics Control.  
Press the accelerator pedal all the way down to  
intentionally exceed the set speed limit.  
The displays go out.  
When the vehicle speed drops below the set  
speed limit, the limit is automatically reactivated.  
Interrupting  
If the reverse gear is engaged or idle, the system  
is interrupted.  
Warning when the speed limit is  
exceeded  
Changing the speed limit  
Visual warning  
If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐  
tor light in the instrument cluster flashes  
while the vehicle speed is greater than  
the set speed limit.  
Acoustic warning  
▷ If the speed limit is exceeded unintentionally,  
a signal sounds.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed limit is set.  
▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the ve‐  
hicle speed while driving, the signal sounds  
after some time.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
resistance point, the speed limit increases or  
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
▷ If the speed limit is intentionally exceeded by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal all the way  
down, there is no signal.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
If the set speed limit is reached or unintentionally  
exceeded, such as when driving downhill, the ve‐  
hicle is not actively braked.  
Display in the speedometer  
If the speed limit is set during a trip to a value be‐  
low the current speed, the vehicle coasts until it  
drops to the set speed limit.  
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐  
tive.  
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐  
rupted.  
The current speed can also be stored by press‐  
ing a button:  
▷ No marking: system is  
switched off.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
Exceeding the speed limit  
Indicator light  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed limit,  
a warning is issued.  
▷ The indicator light lights up: the sys‐  
tem is switched on.  
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▷ The indicator light flashes: the set speed limit  
has been exceeded.  
There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐  
age to property. Only use the system if driving  
at constant speed is possible.  
▷ Gray indicator light: the system has been in‐  
terrupted.  
Warning  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Cruise control  
Concept  
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐  
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
The system maintains the desired speed. The  
system accelerates and brakes automatically as  
needed.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise  
control settings may change under certain condi‐  
tions. For instance, acceleration can change de‐  
pending on the driving mode.  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 218.  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting, refer to page 220.  
Safety information  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 219.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Store current speed.  
Speed Limit Assist, refer to  
page 228: take over suggested  
speed manually.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to page 219.  
Switching cruise control on/off  
Warning  
Switching on  
The use of the system can lead to an increased  
risk of accidents in the following situations,  
for instance:  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light  
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
▷ On winding roads.  
▷ In heavy traffic.  
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet  
conditions, or on a loose road surface.  
Cruise control is active. The current speed is  
maintained and stored as desired speed.  
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
Switching off  
The stored speed is displayed, refer to  
page 220, on the speedometer.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is  
deleted.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐  
ton.  
Pausing cruise control  
Press the button.  
Interrupting manually  
Changing the speed  
When active, press the button.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations, for example:  
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.  
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.  
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.  
▷ When SPORT PLUS is activated with Driving  
Dynamics Control.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road  
is clear.  
Setting the speed  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
resistance point, the desired speed increases  
or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Maintaining and storing the speed  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
The maximum speed that can be set de‐  
pends on the vehicle.  
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance  
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐  
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on  
the accelerator pedal.  
Press the rocker switch up or down once while  
the system is interrupted.  
After the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐  
cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the  
switch beyond the resistance point causes  
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.  
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Continuing cruise control  
System limits  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill.  
The speed may not be maintained on uphill  
grades if the engine power is insufficient.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐  
tional braking or accelerating may occur.  
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may ex‐  
ceed or drop below the set desired speed in  
some situations, for instance on downhill or uphill  
grades.  
Press the button with the system inter‐  
rupted.  
Active Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function ACC  
Cruise control is continued with the stored val‐  
ues.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value is  
deleted and cannot be called up again:  
Concept  
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐  
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using  
the buttons on the steering wheel.  
▷ When the system is switched off.  
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
The system maintains the desired speed on  
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐  
ates or brakes automatically.  
Display in the speedometer  
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system  
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set  
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The  
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐  
lows.  
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐  
tive, the marking indicates the  
desired speed.  
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐  
rupted, the marking indicates  
the stored speed.  
General information  
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper and  
a camera on the interior mirror to detect vehicles  
driving ahead of you.  
▷ No marking: system is switched off.  
Indicator light  
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise  
control settings may change under certain condi‐  
tions. For instance, acceleration can change de‐  
pending on the driving mode.  
▷ Indicator light green: system is active.  
▷ Gray indicator light: the system has  
been interrupted.  
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.  
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective  
speed.  
▷ No indicator light: system is switched off.  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be displayed  
in the Head-up Display.  
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and  
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,  
the system is able to detect this within the given  
system limits.  
The symbol is displayed when the set  
desired speed is reached.  
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▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving  
vehicle.  
Safety information  
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.  
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Warning  
With steering and traffic jam assistant:  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 222.  
With steering and traffic jam assistant:  
Select function.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐  
tant:  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
or  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 222.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
Store current speed.  
Speed Limit Assist, refer to  
page 228: take over suggested  
speed manually.  
Warning  
With steering and traffic jam assistant:  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 223.  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting, refer to page 224.  
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐  
tant:  
Warning  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting, refer to page 224.  
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐  
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
Button Function  
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐  
tant:  
Area of application  
The system is best used on well-constructed  
roads.  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 223.  
Increase the distance, refer to  
page 224.  
The minimum speed that can be set is  
20 mph/30 km/h.  
Switch distance control on/off.  
The maximum speed that can be set is  
115 mph/180 km/h.  
Reduce distance, refer to page 224.  
Switch distance control on/off.  
The system can also be activated when station‐  
ary.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to page 224.  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Radar sensor  
With steering and traffic jam  
assistant: Assisted Driving  
General information  
This button is used to switch the config‐  
ured function on and off.  
The button can be used to set the pri‐  
marily used function.  
The radar sensor is located in the front bumper.  
Set function  
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐  
structed.  
1.  
When the system is active, press the  
button repeatedly until the desired function is  
selected in the function bar. The function bar  
for Assisted Driving is displayed at the bot‐  
tom of the instrument cluster.  
Camera  
▷
Cruise control with distance con‐  
trol.  
▷
Cruise control with distance con‐  
trol and steering and traffic jam assistant.  
The selected function is shown in green.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐  
tant.  
With steering and traffic jam assistant.  
Switching on  
With steering and traffic jam assistant:  
If interrupting the system while stationary, press  
on the brake pedal at the same time.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
If necessary, set the cruise control.  
wheel.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
2.  
Without steering and traffic jam assistant:  
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.  
Depending on the equipment, press the  
relevant button on the steering wheel.  
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.  
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light  
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's  
door is opened while the vehicle is standing  
still.  
Cruise control is active. The current speed is  
maintained and stored as desired speed.  
▷ If the system has not detected objects for an  
extended period, for instance on a road with  
very little traffic without curb or shoulder  
markings.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
Switching off  
To switch off the system while standing, step on  
brake pedal at the same time.  
▷ If the detection range of the radar is impaired,  
for instance by dirt or heavy fog.  
▷ After a longer stationary period when the ve‐  
hicle has been braked to a stop by the sys‐  
tem.  
Press the following button on the steering wheel  
again:  
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐  
tant. Depending on the equipment,  
press the relevant button.  
With steering and traffic jam assistant.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is  
deleted.  
Interrupting manually  
When active, press the following button on the  
steering wheel:  
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▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
Setting the speed  
resistance point, the desired speed increases  
or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Maintaining and storing the speed  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the  
action.  
Adjusting the distance  
Safety information  
Press the rocker switch up or down once while  
the system is interrupted. The system will be ac‐  
tivated.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system  
limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk  
of accident or risk of damage to property. Be  
aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust  
the distance to the traffic and weather condi‐  
tions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐  
tance, possibly by braking.  
The current speed is maintained and stored as  
desired speed.  
The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐  
eter.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐  
ton.  
Reduce distance  
Press the button.  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
Changing the speed  
Instrument cluster will display selected distance,  
refer to page 225.  
Increase the distance  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
Instrument cluster will display selected distance,  
refer to page 225.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
Continuing cruise control  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road  
is clear.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
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calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐  
tional braking or accelerating may occur.  
With steering and traffic jam assistant: switch on  
distance control:  
Press the following button on the steering wheel  
with the system interrupted:  
Press the button.  
After switching, a Check Control message is dis‐  
played.  
Without steering and traffic jam assis‐  
tant.  
With steering and traffic jam assistant.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Cruise control is continued with the stored val‐  
ues.  
Display in the speedometer  
In the following cases, the stored speed value is  
deleted and cannot be called up again:  
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐  
tive, the marking indicates the  
desired speed.  
▷ When the system is switched off.  
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.  
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐  
rupted, the marking indicates  
the stored speed.  
Changing between cruise control  
with/without distance control  
▷ No marking: system is switched off.  
Safety information  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is  
shown.  
Warning  
The system does not react to traffic driving  
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored  
speed. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Adjust the desired  
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as  
needed.  
Symbol  
Description  
Distance 1  
Distance 2  
Distance 3  
Switch mode of the cruise control  
Switching cruise control without distance control  
off and on:  
▷
Press and hold this button.  
▷
Press and hold this button.  
Without steering and traffic jam assistant: switch  
on distance control:  
▷
▷
Press the button.  
Press the button.  
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Indicator/warning lights  
Symbol  
Description  
Distance 4  
Symbol  
Description  
This value is set automatically  
after the system is switched on.  
Indicator light green: system is  
active.  
No indicator light: system is  
switched off.  
System interrupted.  
Vehicle symbol flashes:  
The conditions are not adequate  
for the system to work.  
The system was deactivated but  
applies the brakes until you ac‐  
tively resume control by press‐  
ing on the brake pedal or accel‐  
erator pedal.  
No distance control display, as  
the accelerator pedal is being  
pressed.  
The vehicle symbol and dis‐  
tance bars flash red and an  
acoustic signal sounds:  
Detected vehicle  
Symbol  
Description  
Brake and make an evasive ma‐  
neuver, if necessary.  
Green symbol:  
A vehicle has been detected  
ahead of you.  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Desired speed  
Some system information can also be displayed  
in the Head-up Display.  
The system maintains the set distance to the ve‐  
hicle in front.  
The symbol is displayed when the set  
desired speed is reached.  
As soon as the detected vehicle drives off, the  
vehicle symbol in the distance indicator will move  
away.  
Distance information  
To accelerate, activate ACC, for instance by  
briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal or  
pressing the rocker switch.  
The symbol is displayed when the dis‐  
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead is  
too short.  
The distance information is active in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
▷ Active Cruise Control switched off.  
▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected, refer  
to page 163.  
▷ Distance too short.  
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▷ Speed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h.  
System limits  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
swerves into your lane, the system may not be  
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐  
tance. It may not be possible to restore the se‐  
lected distance in certain situations, including if  
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles  
driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly  
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving  
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system re‐  
quests that the driver intervene by braking and  
carrying out evasive maneuvers, if needed.  
Detection range  
Cornering  
The detection capacity of the system and the  
automatic braking capacity are limited.  
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be  
detected.  
Deceleration  
The system does not decelerate in the following  
situations:  
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the  
speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐  
not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive  
into a curve at an appropriate speed.  
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road  
users.  
▷ For red traffic lights.  
▷ For cross traffic.  
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐  
tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle  
driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐  
tected very late.  
▷ For oncoming traffic.  
Swerving vehicles  
When you approach a curve the system may  
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the  
bend of the curve. If the system decelerates you  
may compensate it by briefly accelerating. After  
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected  
until it is completely within the same lane as your  
vehicle.  
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releasing the accelerator pedal the system is re‐  
activated and controls speed independently.  
Malfunction  
Radar sensor  
Driving off  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off  
automatically; for example:  
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐  
sor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused  
by damage incurred, for instance during parking.  
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐  
tem fails.  
▷ On steep uphill grades.  
▷ In front of bumps in the road.  
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.  
Have the system checked by a dealer's service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
Weather  
The system may be impaired when the detection  
range of the radar sensor is partially covered  
such as by the license plate holder.  
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐  
orable weather or light conditions:  
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.  
Camera  
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are  
already recognized.  
The function for detecting and responding when  
approaching stationary vehicles may be limited in  
the following situations:  
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐  
tions:  
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
▷ Wet conditions.  
▷ Snowfall.  
▷ Slush.  
▷ If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
▷ Fog.  
▷ Glare.  
Speed Limit Assist  
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic  
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐  
stance by braking, steering or evading.  
Concept  
When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed  
Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit  
along the route, this new speed value can be ap‐  
plied for the following systems:  
Engine power  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill.  
The speed may not be maintained on uphill  
grades if the engine power is insufficient.  
▷ Manual Speed Limiter.  
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may ex‐  
ceed or drop below the set desired speed in  
some situations, for instance on downhill or uphill  
grades.  
▷ Cruise control.  
▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function.  
The speed value is suggested as the new de‐  
sired speed to be applied. To apply the speed  
value, the corresponding system must be acti‐  
vated.  
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▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limit  
can be applied manually.  
Safety information  
▷ "Show anticipation": detected speed lim‐  
its are displayed in the instrument cluster  
without being applied.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
▷ "Off": Speed Limit Assist will be switched  
off.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
A message is indicated in the instrument cluster  
when the system and cruise control are acti‐  
vated.  
Warning  
Symbol  
Function  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Indicator light illuminates green, to‐  
gether with the symbol for a cruise  
control system:  
Speed Limit Assist is active and  
detected speed limits can be ap‐  
plied manually for the displayed  
system.  
Overview  
Detected change of a speed limit  
with immediate effect.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Indicator light illuminates green:  
the detected speed limit can be  
applied with the SET button.  
Apply suggested speed manually.  
As soon as the speed limit has  
been applied, a green checkmark  
is displayed.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to Cruise Control.  
Switching on/off and adjusting  
Via iDrive:  
Apply detected speed limit  
manually  
A detected speed limit can be applied to cruise  
control manually.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Driving"  
As soon as the SET icon lights up,  
press the button.  
5. "Speed Limit Assistant"  
6. "Info on speed limits"  
Select the desired setting:  
System limits  
Speed Limit Assist is based on the Speed Limit  
Info system.  
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Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info,  
refer to page 160.  
Overview  
Upcoming speed limits can only be applied for  
the Active Cruise Control.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
The system may not respond to top speed limi‐  
tations when the navigation system is unable to  
clearly identify the position of the vehicle.  
Steering and traffic jam assistant on/  
off, refer to page 231.  
Switch function on, refer to  
page 231.  
Steering and traffic jam  
assistant  
Radar sensors  
The radar sensors are located in the bumpers.  
Concept  
The system assists the driver in keeping the ve‐  
hicle within the lane. For this purpose, the sys‐  
tem executes supporting steering movements,  
for instance when driving in a curve.  
General information  
The system determines the position of the lane  
markings and the vehicle driving ahead using five  
radar sensors and a camera.  
Front center bumper.  
Depending on the speed, the system orients it‐  
self according to the lane markings or vehicles in  
front.  
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether  
the steering wheel is being touched.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Front side bumper.  
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▷ Safety belt on the driver's side fastened.  
Additionally, the following systems must be ac‐  
tive:  
▷ Approach control warning.  
▷ Person warning.  
▷ Side collision mitigation.  
Switching on/off  
Assisted Driving  
General information  
Rear bumper.  
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar  
sensors clean and unobstructed.  
This button is used to switch the config‐  
ured function on and off.  
Camera  
The button can be used to set the pri‐  
marily used function.  
Set function  
1.  
When the system is active, press the  
button repeatedly until the desired function is  
selected in the function bar. The function bar  
for Assisted Driving is displayed at the bot‐  
tom of the instrument cluster.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
▷
▷
Cruise control with distance con‐  
Functional requirements  
▷ Speed below 130 mph/210 km/h.  
▷ Sufficient lane width.  
trol.  
Cruise control with distance con‐  
trol and steering and traffic jam assistant.  
▷ Above approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane mark‐  
ing is detected.  
The selected function is shown in green.  
▷ Below approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane marking  
or a vehicle driving ahead is detected.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
▷ Hands on the steering wheel rim.  
▷ Wide curves.  
Switching on  
▷ Drive in the center of the lane.  
▷ Turn signal switched off.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
▷ The sensor system calibration process is  
complete.  
2.  
Adjust the steering and traffic jam  
assistant if necessary.  
▷ Cruise control with distance control is active.  
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Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.  
System activates automatically as soon as all  
function conditions are fulfilled, refer to  
page 231.  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering.  
System activates automatically as soon as all  
function conditions are fulfilled, refer to  
page 231.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Symbol  
Description  
Steering wheel symbol lights up green.  
The system is active.  
Gray steering wheel symbol:  
The system is on standby.  
With the system switched on, the person warn‐  
ing with City braking function and the side colli‐  
sion mitigation are active.  
Green steering wheel symbol:  
The system is activated.  
Switching off  
Yellow flashing steering wheel  
symbol:  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
Lane marking driven over.  
The indicator goes out.  
The steering wheel vibrates  
where applicable.  
The system does not perform supportive steer‐  
ing wheel movements.  
Yellow steering wheel symbol  
and a signal sounds, if applica‐  
ble:  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations, for example:  
System interruption is imminent.  
Steering wheel symbol flashes  
red, signal sounds:  
▷ At a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h.  
▷ When the steering wheel is released.  
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.  
▷ When you manipulate steering.  
▷ When you leave your own lane.  
▷ When the turn signal is switched on.  
▷ When the lane is too narrow.  
System is switching off.  
Green steering wheel symbol  
and lane marking symbol:  
The system supports the driver  
in keeping the vehicle within the  
lane.  
▷ If for a particular time no lane marking is de‐  
tected and there is no vehicle driving in front.  
▷ If Active Cruise Control is interrupted.  
▷ If the safety belt on the driver's side is unfas‐  
tened.  
Steering wheel symbol lights up gray.  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering.  
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▷ Red: system will be deactivated.  
Symbol  
Description  
The steering wheel displays can be switched  
on/off if required.  
Yellow steering wheel symbol:  
The hands are not grasping the  
steering wheel. The system is  
still active.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Red steering wheel symbol and  
a signal sounds:  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Feedback on the steering wheel"  
5. "Light elements"  
6. Make the desired setting.  
The hands are not grasping the  
steering wheel. System interrup‐  
tion is imminent.  
The system reduces the speed  
to a standstill if applicable.  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
All system information can also be displayed in  
the Head-up Display.  
It is possible that the system will  
not execute any supporting  
steering movements.  
Lane change assistant  
Concept  
Indicator  
light  
Description  
The system additionally supports the driver when  
changing lanes on multilane roads.  
Cruise control with distance  
control and steering and traffic  
jam assistant:  
Functional requirements  
Indicator light green: system is  
active.  
▷ The functional requirements of the steering  
and traffic jam assistant are fulfilled, refer to  
page 231.  
No indicator light: system is  
switched off.  
▷ Depending on country specifications: driving  
on a road without pedestrians or cyclists and  
with physical barriers to oncoming traffic,  
such as crash barriers.  
Displays on the steering wheel  
▷ Lane markings have been detected.  
▷ Maximum speed approx. 110 mph, 180 km/h.  
▷ The minimum speed is country-specific.  
Switching the function on/off  
The lane change assistant can be switched on/  
off.  
The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate  
analogously to the displays in the instrument  
cluster:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
▷ Yellow: system interruption is imminent.  
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3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Driving"  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Symbol  
Description  
5. "Steering Assistant"  
6. "Automatic Lane Change"  
Green steering wheel symbol.  
Gray line for lane marking on the  
appropriate side.  
Changing lanes  
1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits  
changing lanes.  
Green arrow symbol for lane-  
changing.  
2. Press the turn indicator lever, refer to  
page 140, in the required direction to the  
pressure point for signaling briefly and hold it  
there.  
The system carries out a lane  
change.  
Green steering wheel symbol.  
Gray line for lane marking on the  
appropriate side.  
Steering support in the required direction can  
be detected a short time later.  
No arrow symbol for lane-  
changing on the display.  
The system detected the lane  
change request. Lane change  
not currently possible.  
Depending on country specifica‐  
tions:  
Green steering wheel symbol.  
Gray line for lane marking on the  
appropriate side.  
After the lane change, the system helps keep the  
vehicle in the new lane.  
Gray arrow symbol for lane-  
changing.  
Canceling a lane change  
If the turn signal lever is released too soon, the  
system helps the driver keep to the original lane.  
Lane change not possible; func‐  
tional requirements not met.  
Assisted Driving Plus  
Concept  
Assisted Driving Plus supports the driver with ve‐  
hicle control in traffic jam situations.  
Steering support takes place without the driver  
actively steering.  
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Select Assistant Driving Plus with the  
button on the steering wheel.  
Safety information  
The symbol for Assisted Driving Plus is shown in  
green.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
traffic situation closely, be ready to take over  
steering and braking at any time, and actively  
intervene where appropriate.  
Two green LED lights, refer to page 235, are il‐  
luminated on the steering wheel.  
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is  
shown in green.  
The system begins to assist the driver with vehi‐  
cle control.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
State laws differ and the use of this function may  
violate the law. Before use, check your state and  
local laws.  
Indicator  
light  
Description  
Indicator light green: system is  
active.  
Functional requirements  
▷ The functional requirements of the steering  
and traffic jam assistant are fulfilled, refer to  
page 231.  
Displays on the steering wheel  
▷ The steering and traffic jam assistant is ac‐  
tive.  
▷ The function is only available on certain street  
types, e.g. freeways.  
▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐  
clists.  
▷ Sufficient lane width.  
▷ Lane markings and a vehicle driving ahead  
are detected.  
The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate  
analogously to the displays in the instrument  
cluster:  
▷ Speed less than approx. 40 mph/60 km/h.  
▷ The Driver Attention Camera in the instru‐  
ment cluster detects that the driver is paying  
attention to the traffic.  
▷ Green: the system is active.  
▷ Red: system will be deactivated.  
Switching on  
System limits  
As soon as all functional requirements  
are met, Assisted Driving Plus will be dis‐  
played as an additional symbol in the  
function bar. The toolbar is displayed at the bot‐  
tom of the instrument cluster.  
General information  
The system cannot be activated or meaningfully  
used in certain situations.  
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Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic  
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐  
stance by braking, steering or evading.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
Driver Attention Camera  
Always monitor the traffic conditions.  
The Driver Attention Camera detects whether or  
not the driver is paying attention to the traffic  
conditions.  
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully  
functional in the following situations:  
▷ When the Driver Attention Camera is covered  
by the steering wheel rim.  
Hands on the steering wheel  
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel  
contact in the following situations:  
▷ When the driver is wearing infrared imperme‐  
able sunglasses.  
▷ Driving with gloves.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
▷ Protective covers on the steering wheel.  
Narrow lanes  
Concept  
When driving within narrow lanes, the system  
cannot be activated or effectively used, for in‐  
stance in the following situations:  
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you  
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the  
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a dis‐  
play on the Control Display.  
▷ In construction areas.  
▷ In rescue lanes.  
Depending on the equipment version: obstacles  
at the side of the vehicle that are detected by the  
side ultrasonic sensors may also be reported by  
the side protection, refer to page 239, function.  
▷ Within city limits.  
Weather  
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐  
orable weather or light conditions:  
General information  
The ultrasound sensors for distance measure‐  
ments are located in the bumpers and possibly  
on the sides of the vehicle.  
▷ Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane mark‐  
ings.  
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are  
already recognized.  
The range, depending on obstacles and environ‐  
mental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.  
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐  
tions:  
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im‐  
pending collision at a distance to the object of  
approx. 27 in/70 cm.  
▷ Wet conditions.  
▷ Snowfall.  
▷ Slush.  
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic  
warning is already issued at a distance to the ob‐  
ject of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
▷ Fog.  
▷ Glare.  
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Ultrasound sensors  
Safety information  
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,  
for instance in the bumpers.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Functional requirements  
Ensure full functionality:  
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐  
ers, bicycle racks.  
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Warning  
Switching on/off  
Due to high speeds when PDC 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 fast while PDC Park Distance Control  
is not yet active.  
Switching on automatically  
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when  
the engine is running.  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: while  
approaching detected obstacles if the speed  
is slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The  
activation distance depends on the situation  
in question.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐  
stacles are detected on and off.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. Where applicable: "Automatic PDC  
activation"  
Park assistance button  
6. "Automatic PDC activation"  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Depending on equipment, an additional camera  
view is also switched on.  
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Via iDrive:  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
1. "CAR"  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Volume PDC signal"  
6. Set the desired value.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Switching on/off manually  
Press the park assistance button.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
Visual warning  
The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐  
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park  
assistance button.  
Warning  
Signal tones  
General information  
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle  
is approaching an object. For instance, if an ob‐  
ject is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a  
signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.  
The approach of the vehicle to an object is  
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are  
farther away are already displayed on the Control  
Display before a signal sounds.  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
The display appears as soon as PDC is activated.  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors green, yellow and red when obstacles are  
detected.  
If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
Pathway lines are faded in for better estimation  
of the required space.  
If there are objects in front of and behind the ve‐  
hicle at the same time, with a distance smaller  
than approx. 10 in/25 cm, an alternating constant  
tone will sound.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a  
different view with obstacle markings as needed:  
The intermittent tone and constant tone are  
switched off if the selector lever position P is en‐  
gaged.  
1. Press the Controller to the left, if needed.  
2. For instance "Park. sensors only"  
The intermittent tone is switched off after a short  
time when the vehicle is stationary.  
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 261: de‐  
pending on the equipment, it is warned in the  
PDC display against vehicles approaching in the  
front or rear from the side.  
Volume  
The PDC signal tone volume can be adjusted.  
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Activating/deactivating the system  
Via iDrive:  
Depending on the equipment  
version: emergency brake  
function, Active PDC  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Concept  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates  
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of  
collision.  
5. If necessary, "Active PDC with braking  
interv."  
General information  
6. "Active PDC with braking interv."  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Depending on the equipment  
version: side protection  
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre‐  
vented under all circumstances.  
Concept  
The system warns of obstacles on the side of  
the vehicle.  
The function is available below walking speed  
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.  
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the  
braking intervention.  
General information  
After emergency braking to a stop, further creep‐  
ing toward an obstacle is possible. To creep to‐  
ward the obstacle, lightly press the accelerator  
pedal and release it again.  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
If the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed, the  
vehicle drives off as usual. Manual braking is pos‐  
sible at any time.  
In addition to the front and rear ultrasonic sen‐  
sors, the system uses the side ultrasonic sen‐  
sors.  
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC  
and parking assistant.  
Display  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐  
tively intervene where appropriate.  
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle  
markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐  
cle.  
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▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐  
stacles.  
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged  
or out of position.  
▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles  
were detected.  
▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high  
relative humidity, wet conditions, snowfall,  
cold, extreme heat, or strong wind.  
▷ No markings, black area: the area next to the  
vehicle was not yet captured.  
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷ With moving objects.  
Limits of side protection  
The system only displays stationary obstacles  
that were previously detected by sensors while  
passing them.  
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges.  
The system does not detect whether an obstacle  
moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the  
markings are shown in black after a certain time.  
The area next to the vehicle must be newly cap‐  
tured.  
▷ With objects with corners, edges, and  
smooth surfaces.  
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.  
▷ With small and low objects, for instance  
boxes.  
System limits  
▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of  
the lane.  
Safety information  
▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in  
foam material.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
▷ With plants and bushes.  
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
▷ Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of  
the vehicle is not taken into account by the  
system.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
False warnings  
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐  
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐  
cle within the detection range:  
▷ For small children and animals.  
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance  
coats.  
▷ In heavy rain.  
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with  
ice.  
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,  
for instance from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.  
▷ On rough road surfaces.  
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.  
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▷ In large buildings with right angles and  
Overview  
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐  
rages.  
Depending on the vehicle  
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.  
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.  
equipment: button in the vehicle  
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance  
sweeping machines, high pressure steam  
cleaners or neon lights.  
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic  
PDC activation on obstacle detection, refer to  
page 237, for instance in automatic vehicle  
washes.  
Malfunction  
Park assistance button  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
White symbol is displayed, and the range  
of the sensors is dimmed on the Control  
Display.  
Camera  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a  
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
Without Surround View:  
rearview camera  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
trunk lid.  
Concept  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
necessary, clean the camera lens.  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
Switching on/off  
Safety information  
Switching on automatically  
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐  
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine  
is running.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐  
tively intervene where appropriate.  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
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Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Pathway lines and turning radius lines are  
displayed, refer to page 242.  
Depending on the vehicle  
equipment: switching on/off  
manually  
▷
"Obstacle mark.".  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
obstacles detected by PDC Park Distance  
Control are displayed, refer to page 243,  
by markings.  
Press the park assistance button.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
Parking aid lines  
The parking assistance functions are shown on  
the Control Display.  
Pathway lines  
Switching the view via iDrive  
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,  
change the view via iDrive:  
1. If necessary, tilt the controller to the side.  
2.  
"Rear view camera"  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐  
quired when parking and maneuvering on level  
roads.  
Functional requirements  
▷ The rearview camera is switched on.  
▷ The trunk lid is fully closed.  
Pathway lines depend on the steering angle and  
are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel  
movements.  
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera  
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and  
trailers that are not connected to a trailer  
power socket can restrict the visibility range  
of the camera.  
Turning radius lines  
Assistance functions  
General information  
More than one assistance function can be active  
at the same time.  
The assistance functions can be manually acti‐  
vated.  
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed  
on the camera image together with pathway  
lines.  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
2. With corresponding equipment:  
"Camera image"  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.  
3.  
▷
"Parking aid lines".  
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Only one turning radius line is displayed after the  
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.  
System limits  
Deactivated camera  
Parking using pathway and turning radius  
lines  
If the camera is deactivated, for instance if the  
trunk lid is open, the camera image is displayed  
hatched in gray.  
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning ra‐  
dius line leads to within the limits of the park‐  
ing space.  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the green pathway line covers the corre‐  
sponding turning radius line.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐  
sistance functions also consider data from the  
PDC Park Distance Control.  
Obstacle marking  
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐  
trol chapter.  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate  
the distance from the objects on the display.  
Surround View with  
Parking Assistant Plus  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacles  
behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park  
Distance Control sensors.  
Concept  
The system provides assistance in parking and  
maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is  
shown on the Control Display.  
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image  
of the rearview camera.  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings  
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance  
Control.  
General information  
Several cameras capture the area from different  
selectable perspectives. In addition, assistance  
functions, for instance guidelines, can be faded  
into the display.  
Setting brightness and contrast  
via iDrive  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
The following camera perspectives can be dis‐  
played:  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
2.  
3.  
"Camera image"  
"Brightness"  
"Contrast"  
▷ Automatic camera perspective, refer to  
page 245: the system shows the camera  
perspective suitable for the respective driving  
situation.  
▷
▷
4. Set the desired value.  
▷ Rearview camera, refer to page 245: for rep‐  
resenting the areas behind the vehicle.  
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▷ Right-hand and left-hand side view, refer to  
page 247: for representing the areas on the  
sides of the vehicle.  
Cameras  
▷ Camera perspective movable via iDrive. avail‐  
able camera, refer to page 245.  
▷ Panorama View, refer to page 248: to  
present cross traffic, for instance at junctions  
and driveways, depending on the currently  
engaged gear.  
Depending on the view, the environment around  
the vehicle or a part of it is depicted.  
Front camera  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐  
tively intervene where appropriate.  
Rearview camera  
Overview  
Buttons in the vehicle  
One camera is located at the bottom of each ex‐  
terior mirror housing.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt on the  
camera lenses. If required, clean the camera  
lenses.  
Park assistance button  
Panorama View  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is switched on automatically, refer to  
page 237, if selector lever position R is engaged  
when the engine is running.  
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The camera perspective suitable for the respec‐  
tive driving situation is displayed.  
Side view  
The side view can be selected for the right or left  
vehicle side.  
Switching on/off manually  
This view helps when positioning the vehicle at  
the curb or with other obstacles on the side by  
displaying the side surroundings.  
Press the park assistance button.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
The side view looks from rear to front and in case  
of danger, focuses automatically on possible ob‐  
stacles.  
The rearview camera cannot be switched off if  
the reverse gear is engaged.  
Automatic camera perspective  
The automatic camera perspective shows a  
steering-dependent view in the respective driv‐  
ing direction.  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
This perspective adapts to the respective driving  
situation.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Camera perspective  
Overview  
As soon as obstacles are detected, the view  
changes to a fixed display of the area in front or  
at the rear behind the bumper or, if necessary,  
changes to a side view.  
When reverse gear is engaged, the automatic  
camera perspective is closed and the system  
uses a fixed perspective of the rearview camera.  
If necessary, manually select the automatic cam‐  
era perspective when reverse gear is engaged.  
The automatic camera perspective will be re‐  
tained for the current parking maneuver.  
Movable unobstructed camera  
perspective  
With selection of the movable camera perspec‐  
tive, a circle appears on the Control Display.  
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3
4
5
6
7
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Function bar, left  
Camera image  
Side view  
By turning the Controller or via touch function,  
specified perspectives on the circle can be se‐  
lected.  
Automatic camera perspective  
Movable unobstructed camera perspective  
Function bar, right  
The current perspective is marked with a camera  
symbol.  
Rearview camera  
With BMW Gesture Control: the movable camera  
perspective can be moved around the circle us‐  
ing BMW Gesture Control, refer to page 57.  
Selection window  
Selection window  
The individual camera perspectives can be se‐  
lected in the selection window via iDrive.  
To leave the function, move the Controller side‐  
ways and select another camera function.  
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The following assistance functions are automati‐  
cally displayed:  
Rearview camera  
This view shows the picture of the rearview cam‐  
era.  
▷ Side protection, refer to page 247.  
▷ Door opening angle, refer to page 247.  
Function bars  
Parking aid lines  
Function bar on the right  
Pathway lines  
Assistance functions, refer to page 246, can be  
activated via the right function bar and settings  
can be entered. Move the Controller to the right,  
if needed.  
▷
▷
▷
"Autom. Parking", refer to page 250.  
"Back-up Assistant", refer to page 255.  
"Camera image"  
▷
▷
▷
▷
"Brightness", refer to page 249.  
"Contrast", refer to page 249.  
"Parking aid lines", refer to page 246.  
"Obstacle mark.", refer to page 247.  
"Settings": apply settings, for instance to  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐  
quired when parking and maneuvering on level  
roads.  
▷
Pathway lines depend on the steering angle and  
are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel  
movements.  
use the activation points for Panorama View.  
Function bar on the left  
The left function bar can be used for the direct  
selection of various views. Move the Controller to  
the left, if needed.  
Turning radius lines  
▷
▷
▷
"Car wash", refer to page 247.  
"Parking": around the vehicle.  
"3D view": available camera, refer to  
page 245.  
Assistance functions  
General information  
More than one assistance function can be active  
at the same time.  
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed  
on the camera image together with pathway  
lines.  
The following assistance functions can be man‐  
ually activated:  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.  
▷
▷
▷
"Parking aid lines".  
"Obstacle mark.".  
"Car wash".  
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the  
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.  
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Parking using pathway and turning radius  
lines  
Side protection  
Concept  
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning ra‐  
dius line leads to within the limits of the park‐  
ing space.  
The system warns of obstacles on the side of  
the vehicle.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the green pathway line covers the corre‐  
sponding turning radius line.  
Display  
Obstacle marking  
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle  
markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐  
cle.  
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the  
PDC Park Distance Control sensors.  
▷ No markings: no obstacles were detected.  
▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐  
stacles.  
Obstacle markings can be shown in the camera  
image.  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings  
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance  
Control.  
Limits of side protection  
The system only displays stationary obstacles  
that were previously detected by sensors while  
passing them.  
Vehicle wash view  
The system does not detect whether an obstacle  
moves later on. For this reason, at standstill, the  
markings are not shown anymore in the display  
after a certain time. The area next to the vehicle  
must be newly captured.  
Door opening angle  
Concept  
If obstacle marking is activated, the system indi‐  
cates fixed obstacles that obstruct the opening  
angles of the doors.  
The vehicle wash view assists when entering a  
vehicle wash by displaying the floor and the vehi‐  
cle's own track.  
The system does not provide a warning of ap‐  
proaching traffic.  
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atively late from the driver's seat. The cameras in  
the front and rear capture the sideways traffic  
area to improve the view.  
Yellow lines in the screen display mark the front  
and rear end of the vehicle.  
The camera image shows different levels of dis‐  
tortion in some areas and is thus not suitable for  
distance estimations.  
The maximum opening angle of the doors is dis‐  
played in selector lever position P.  
Display on the Control Display  
Press the button when the engine is run‐  
ning.  
As soon as the vehicle begins moving, the open‐  
ing angles are replaced by parking aid lines.  
Depending on the driving direction, the image of  
the respective camera is displayed:  
Limits of the display  
▷ "front": front camera image.  
▷ "rear": rear camera image.  
The vehicle surroundings are displayed with dis‐  
torted image for technical reasons.  
Even if the symbols for the door opening angles  
do not cross other objects on the Control Dis‐  
play, the following needs to be noted when park‐  
ing next to other objects:  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, cross traf‐  
fic warning, refer to page 261, can additionally  
warn against oncoming vehicles using radar sen‐  
sors.  
Because of the perspective, higher, protruding  
objects may be closer than they appear on the  
Control Display.  
With navigation system: activation  
points  
Concept  
Panorama View  
Concept  
Positions where Panorama View should switch  
on automatically can be stored as activation  
points provided that a GPS signal is received.  
General information  
Up to ten activation points can be stored.  
Activation points can be used when driving for‐  
ward for the front camera.  
Storing activation points  
1. Drive to the position at which the system is to  
be switched on, and stop.  
The system provides an early look at cross traffic  
at blind driveways and intersections.  
2.  
Press the button.  
3. Move the Controller to the right.  
4. "Add activation point"  
General information  
Road users concealed by obstacles to the left  
and right of the vehicle can only be detected rel‐  
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The current position is displayed.  
5. "Activation point"  
Via iDrive:  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
Activation points are, if possible, stored with  
town/city and street address, or else with the  
GPS coordinates.  
2.  
3.  
"Camera image"  
"Brightness"  
"Contrast"  
▷
▷
Using activation points  
4. Set the desired value.  
The use of activation points can be switched on  
and off.  
Functional limitations  
The system can be used only to a limited extent  
in the following situations:  
1.  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
3. "Settings"  
Press the button.  
▷ In poor light.  
▷ In case of soiled cameras.  
▷ With a door open.  
4. "Panorama View, GPS-based"  
▷ With the trunk lid open.  
▷ With exterior mirrors folded in.  
5. "Panorama View is displayed automatically  
when set activation points are reached."  
Gray hatched areas with symbol, for instance  
open door, in the camera image mark areas that  
are currently not displayed.  
Displaying activation points  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
System limits  
3.  
"Manage points"  
Non-visible areas  
A list of all activation points is displayed.  
Because of the camera angle, the areas under  
the vehicle cannot be viewed by the cameras.  
Renaming or deleting activation points  
1.  
Press the button.  
Detection of objects  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
3.  
"Manage points"  
A list of all activation points is displayed.  
Some assistance functions also consider data  
from the PDC Park Distance Control.  
4. Select an activation point as needed.  
5.  
▷ "Rename"  
Follow, refer to page 236, the notes in the PDC  
Park Distance Control chapter.  
▷ "Delete activation point"  
▷ "Delete all activation points"  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate  
the distance from the objects on the display.  
Setting brightness and contrast  
Brightness and contrast can be adjusted with  
Surround View or Panorama View switched on.  
Malfunction  
A camera malfunction is displayed on the Control  
Display.  
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A yellow symbol is displayed and the re‐  
cording range of the malfunctioning cam‐  
era is displayed in black on the Control  
▷ With exterior mirrors folded in.  
▷ When other camera functions are being per‐  
formed in the vehicle.  
Display.  
▷ When the vehicle moves faster than walking  
speed.  
Remote 3D View  
Concept  
With the proper equipment, the BMW Con‐  
nected App and the camera images from Sur‐  
round View can be used to display the vehicle  
surroundings on a mobile device such as a  
smartphone.  
▷ It may not be possible to use the function in  
every country.  
▷ For reasons of data protection, the function  
can only be used three times within two  
hours.  
Parking Assistant  
The function displays a momentary view of the  
situation.  
Concept  
Functional requirements  
▷ Data transmission must be activated, refer to  
page 69.  
▷ BMW Connected App must be installed on  
the mobile device.  
Switching the function on/off  
Via iDrive:  
The system supports the driver in the following  
situations:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel  
parking.  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Data privacy"  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when  
reverse parking diagonally to the road, diago‐  
nal parking. The system orients itself with the  
middle of the parking space during diagonal  
parking.  
5. "Configure services"  
6. "BMW ConnectedDrive"  
7. "Remote 3D View"  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when  
driving out of parallel parking spaces, refer to  
page 254.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional or may  
not be available in the following situations:  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when  
exiting tight parking or street situations in re‐  
verse, see Back-up assistant, refer to  
page 255.  
▷ In poor light.  
▷ In case of soiled cameras.  
▷ With a door or the trunk lid open. Dark fields  
in the display indicate areas that are not re‐  
corded by the system.  
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fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
General information  
The functions for parking diagonally to the road,  
driving out of parallel parking spaces, and driving  
out in reverse may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
NOTICE  
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over  
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Handling  
Parking assistant handling is divided into three  
steps:  
The safety information of the PDC Park Distance  
Control, refer to page 236, applies in addition.  
▷ Switching on and activating.  
▷ Parking space search.  
▷ Parking.  
Overview  
System status and instructions on required ac‐  
tions are displayed on the Control Display.  
Button in the vehicle  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on  
both sides of the vehicle.  
Steptronic transmission  
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐  
ble parking line and takes control of the following  
functions during the parking procedure:  
▷ Steering.  
▷ Accelerating and braking.  
▷ Changing the gears.  
Parking is automatic.  
Park assistance button  
Ultrasound sensors  
Remote Control Parking  
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven  
out, refer to page 257, in reverse if suitable for‐  
ward-parking spaces are available.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,  
and the ultrasound sensors in the bumpers, the  
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parking spaces are measured and the distances  
to obstacles determined.  
Switching on and activating  
Switching on with the button  
Functional requirements  
Press the park assistance button.  
The LED lights up.  
Ultrasound sensors  
The current status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
Ensure full functionality:  
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐  
ers.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
For measuring parking spaces  
The current status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.  
22 mph/35 km/h.  
To activate:  
"Autom. Parking"  
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:  
5 ft/1.5 m.  
Switching on via iDrive  
Suitable parking space  
General information:  
Display of the rearview camera or PDC view  
must be active.  
▷ Gap behind an object that has a min. length  
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.  
1. Move the Controller to the right.  
2. Activate the parking assistant on the Control  
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.  
Display:  
"Autom. Parking"  
Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
Parallel parking to the road:  
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your  
vehicle's length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.  
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Sym‐  
bol  
Meaning  
Depending on the equipment version: diagonal  
parking:  
Gray: the system is not available.  
▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle's  
width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.  
White: the system is available but not  
activated.  
▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length.  
The system is activated.  
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must  
be estimated by the driver. Due to technical  
limitations, the system is only able to approxi‐  
mate the depth of diagonal parking spaces.  
Parking space search is active.  
The parking procedure is active.  
Steering control has been taken over  
by system.  
For parking  
▷ Doors and trunk lid are closed.  
▷ Driver's safety belt is fastened.  
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Parking assistant is activated.  
Parking space search and system  
status  
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of  
up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐  
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on the  
Control Display, refer to page 253.  
3. Confirm the suggested parking space for the  
parking process: select the parking space on  
the Control Display.  
The system takes over the steering.  
▷
Parking assistant is activated and parking  
space search is active.  
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking  
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐  
hicle symbol. When Park Assistant is active,  
suitable parking spaces are highlighted and  
an acoustic signal sounds. Switch signal tone  
on/off, refer to page 254.  
At the end of the parking procedure, the P  
selector lever position is set.  
The end of the parking procedure is indicated  
on the Control Display.  
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
▷ If a diagonal or parallel parking space is clearly  
detected, the system automatically adjusts  
the suitable parking method. In the case of  
parking spaces suitable for parallel and diago‐  
nal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In  
this case, the desired parking method must  
be selected manually.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
▷
Press the park assistance button.  
▷
The parking procedure is active. Steering  
control has been taken over by system.  
▷
"Autom. Parking" Select the symbol on  
the Control Display.  
▷ Parking space search is always active when‐  
ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and  
straight, even if the system is deactivated.  
When the system is deactivated, the displays  
on the Control Display are shown in gray.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or  
takes over steering.  
Parking using the parking  
assistant  
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road  
surfaces.  
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome, such as curbs.  
Parking  
1. Switching on and activating the parking assis‐  
tant.  
▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐  
pear.  
Engage the reverse gear and activate the  
system or press the parking assistance but‐  
ton, refer to page 252, on the Control Display.  
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays  
clearances that are too small.  
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▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or  
the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
Depending on the equipment  
version: driving out of a parking  
space using the parking  
assistant  
▷ When switching to another function on the  
Control Display.  
▷ If the trunk lid is open.  
▷ If doors are open.  
Concept  
▷ When setting the parking brake.  
▷ During acceleration.  
The system makes driving out of parallel parking  
spaces easier.  
▷ When the brake pedal remains pressed for an  
extended period while the vehicle is station‐  
ary.  
General information  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
▷ When unfastening the driver's safety belt.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Resuming  
Steptronic transmission  
An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐  
ued, if needed.  
The parking assistant calculates an optimal line  
for pulling out of a parking space and takes con‐  
trol of the following functions during the maneu‐  
ver:  
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to  
page 252, and follow the instructions on the  
Control Display.  
▷ Steering.  
Switching off  
The system can be switched off manually:  
▷ Accelerating and braking.  
▷ Changing the gears.  
Press the park assistance button.  
The vehicle maneuvers automatically until the  
vehicle reaches a position in which the driver can  
drive out of the parking space without further  
steering movements.  
Switching signal tone for  
suitable parking spaces on/off  
Via iDrive:  
Functional requirement  
▷ The vehicle has been parked using the park‐  
ing assistant.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
▷ An obstacle has been detected in front of the  
vehicle.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Automatic Parking"  
6. "Alert if parking space detected"  
▷ The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m lon‐  
ger than your vehicle.  
Driving out of parking spaces  
1. Switch on drive-ready state.  
2. Steptronic transmission:  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
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Press the park assistance button or shift into  
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary to  
switch on the parking assistant.  
Functional requirement  
▷ Drive forward without interruption to store the  
route.  
3. Move the Controller to the right.  
▷ A maximum of 165 ft/50 m will be stored.  
4. Activate the parking assistant on the Control  
▷ To store the route, do not exceed a driving  
speed of 22 mph/36 km/h.  
Display:  
"Autom. Parking"  
5. On the Control Display, confirm the required  
direction for driving out of the parking space if  
necessary.  
▷ The return route must be at least  
12 in./30 cm wider than your vehicle.  
6. Steptronic transmission:  
Driving back with automated  
steering  
1. Press the park assistance button or shift into  
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary  
and the drive-ready state is switched on.  
The system takes control of the maneuver. A  
message will be displayed at the end of the  
maneuver.  
7. Make sure that the traffic situation permits  
driving out of the parking space and drive off  
as usual.  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
3. "Back-up Assistant"  
The parking assistant is switched off auto‐  
matically.  
The system takes over the steering.  
The possible route is shown on the Control  
Display.  
Depending on the equipment  
version: back-up assistant  
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and  
carefully drive off with the accelerator pedal  
and the brake.  
Concept  
When driving in reverse, pay attention to the  
vehicle's surroundings, and if you suddenly  
encounter an obstacle, stop immediately and  
take over control of the vehicle. Pay attention  
to the information from the PDC.  
The system supports the driver when driving in  
reverse, for instance when driving out of tight  
parking or street situations.  
The vehicle stores the driving movements of the  
last route before the vehicle is switched off. This  
stored route can be driven back with automated  
steering.  
5. Follow the instructions on the Control Display  
where required.  
6. Stop no later than when normal traffic is  
reached and take control of the vehicle, such  
as by shifting to a forward gear.  
General information  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
At the end of the stored route, a signal will  
sound and a request will be displayed, also  
with the instruction to take control of the ve‐  
hicle.  
The system takes control of the steering when  
driving in reverse along the stored route.  
Terminating the system  
The system automatically cancels in situations  
such as the following:  
The driver controls driving the vehicle via accel‐  
erator pedal and brake.  
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▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or  
takes over steering.  
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
▷ When engaging a forward gear.  
▷ On slippery ground.  
▷ After a few minutes when the vehicle is sta‐  
tionary.  
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
▷ If the vehicle leaves the stored lane during re‐  
versing; for example, at the maximum steer‐  
ing angle.  
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.  
▷ In case of changes to an already-measured  
parking space.  
Limits of the back-up assistant  
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge  
of a port.  
▷ When you reach normal road traffic or if you  
suddenly encounter an obstacle, stop imme‐  
diately and take over control of the vehicle.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
▷ The maximum speed for driving in reverse is  
limited to approximately 6 mph/9 km/h.  
If the maximum speed is exceeded, a warning  
is issued and the function may be canceled.  
▷ For small children and animals.  
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance  
coats.  
System limits  
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,  
for instance from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
Safety information  
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged  
or out of position.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high  
relative humidity, wet conditions, snowfall,  
cold, extreme heat, or strong wind.  
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷ With moving objects.  
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges.  
No parking assistance  
▷ With objects with corners, edges, and  
smooth surfaces.  
The parking assistant does not offer assistance  
in the following situations:  
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
▷ In tight curves.  
▷ For diagonal parking spaces.  
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.  
▷ With small and low objects, for instance  
boxes.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
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▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of  
▷ BMW display key, refer to page 83.  
the lane.  
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to  
page 236.  
▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in  
foam material.  
Button on the BMW display key: the button on  
the side of the BMW display key must be  
▷ With plants and bushes.  
pressed and held for the duration of the parking  
procedure so that the vehicle can move. Release  
the button for obstacles to manually stop the ve‐  
hicle. The vehicle stops with emergency braking.  
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
If the ultrasound sensors detect obstacles in the  
parking space or the end of the parking space,  
the system automatically stops the vehicle as  
needed.  
▷ Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of  
the vehicle is not taken into account by the  
system.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐  
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐  
tected at all.  
The headlight is switched on for the duration of  
the procedure.  
Safety information  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Warning  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing traffic  
and parking situation. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all sit‐  
uations. There is a risk of accident. Watch traf‐  
fic and parking situation closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Remote Control Parking  
Concept  
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven  
out in reverse in the case of suitable forward-  
parking spaces, for instance a garage. The driver  
is not in the vehicle, but controls the parking pro‐  
cedure responsibly from the outside using the  
BMW display key, refer to page 83.  
Warning  
Unauthorized persons, for instance children,  
can move the vehicle using the BMW display  
key without anybody in the vehicle. There is a  
risk of accident. Protect the BMW display key  
against unauthorized use.  
Stop the vehicles manually in the case of obsta‐  
cles.  
Using the BMW display key, the vehicle can be  
moved by approx. 2 times the vehicle length.  
The speed is approx. 1.1 mph/1.8 km/h.  
NOTICE  
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over  
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
General information  
The following systems are included in the sys‐  
tem:  
▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 250.  
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Overview  
Ultrasound sensors  
One camera is located at the bottom of each ex‐  
terior mirror housing.  
Functional requirements  
General information  
There are no occupants in the vehicle during the  
parking procedure.  
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,  
and the ultrasound sensors in the bumpers, the  
parking spaces are measured and the distances  
to obstacles determined.  
Driver interventions in the vehicle's interior,  
such as steering, will cancel the function.  
Cameras  
In addition to the ultrasonic sensors, the parking  
situation during Remote Control Parking is de‐  
tected using four cameras.  
Cameras and ultrasound sensors  
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐  
ers.  
▷ Keep sensors clean and unobstructed. Clean  
them as needed.  
▷ Keep camera lenses clean and unobstructed.  
Clean them as needed.  
Suitable parking space  
Front camera.  
▷ It is possible to forward-park into the parking  
space in a straight, centered line.  
Rearview camera.  
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▷ Width of the parking space: vehicle's own  
width without exterior mirrors, plus approx.  
1.3 ft/0.4 m on each side, arrow 1.  
8. To start the parking procedure: touch the ar‐  
row symbol for "drive forward" on the display.  
Press and hold the button: the vehicle  
moves as long as the button is pressed. Re‐  
lease the button for obstacles within the driv‐  
ing range to stop the vehicle.  
▷ Distance to parking space, max. 6.5 ft/2 m, ar‐  
row 2.  
▷ To move the vehicle with remote control, the  
driver must hold the BMW display key within  
the wireless range, arrow 3, outside the vehi‐  
cle.  
For approach movements: touch the arrow  
symbol for "drive backward".  
9. At the end of the parking procedure, release  
the button on the side of the BMW display  
key. The vehicle stops.  
Maximum distance from vehicle approx.  
5 ft/1.5 m to approx. 13 ft/4 m.  
▷ Uphill or downhill grades max. 5 %.  
▷ No duplex garages.  
"ENGINE STOP": tap the button.  
▷ The parking brake is set.  
▷ The engine is switched off.  
Lock the vehicle.  
Forward parking  
Parking  
While driving forward, the system applies minor  
steering corrections as needed.  
Cancel, pause, continue the parking  
procedure  
To cancel or pause the parking procedure:  
Release the button. The vehicle stops with  
emergency braking.  
1. Approach the parking space driving forward,  
centered and in a straight line. Stop at a dis‐  
tance of maximum 6.5 ft/2 m.  
To continue the parking procedure:  
2. Engage selector lever position P and set the  
parking brake. Switch off the drive-ready  
state and engine using the Start/Stop button.  
Alternatively, the engine can continue to run.  
Press the button again within 30 seconds.  
Driving out in reverse  
3. All the occupants leave the vehicle. Closing  
the doors.  
Driving out of parking spaces  
When driving in reverse, the vehicle drives back‐  
ward in a straight line without steering.  
4. If necessary, switch on the display on the  
BMW display key, refer to page 83, and can‐  
cel the display block.  
1. If necessary, switch on the display on the  
BMW display key, refer to page 83, and can‐  
cel the display block.  
On the BMW display key, change to the  
menu: "R/C parking"  
2. Unlock the vehicle.  
5.  
Press and hold the button on the side of  
the BMW display key for the duration of the  
parking procedure.  
3. On the BMW display key, change to the  
menu: "R/C parking"  
4.  
Press and hold the button on the side of  
the BMW display key for the duration of the  
parking procedure.  
6. Wait, until function readiness is indicated on  
the display. Observe possible SMS text mes‐  
sages.  
5. Wait, until function readiness is indicated on  
the display. Observe possible SMS text mes‐  
sages.  
7. "ENGINE START": tap the button to start the  
engine if necessary.  
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6. "ENGINE START": tap the button. The en‐  
gine starts.  
System limits  
7. To start the reversing out procedure: touch  
the arrow symbol for "drive backward" on the  
display.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Press and hold the button: the vehicle  
moves as long as the button is pressed. Re‐  
lease the button for obstacles within the driv‐  
ing range to stop the vehicle.  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
8. At the end of the reversing out procedure, re‐  
lease the button on the side of the BMW dis‐  
play key. The vehicle stops.  
9. Enter using the BMW display key and drive  
off as normal.  
Alternatively, the vehicle can be switched off  
using the BMW display key:  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assistance  
in the following situations:  
"ENGINE STOP": tap the button.  
▷ The parking brake is set.  
▷ The engine is switched off.  
Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.  
▷ In tight curves.  
▷ For diagonal parking spaces.  
▷ At very high or very low external tempera‐  
tures.  
Cancel, pause, continue the parking  
procedure  
To cancel or pause the parking procedure:  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Release the button. The vehicle stops with  
emergency braking.  
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
To continue the parking procedure:  
Press the button again within 30 seconds.  
▷ On slippery ground.  
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
Messages on the BMW display  
key  
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
The symbol identifies system messages.  
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.  
▷ In case of changes to an already-measured  
parking space.  
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge  
of a port.  
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sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
Functional limitations due to radio  
interference  
▷ Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of  
the vehicle is not taken into account by the  
system.  
In the case of radio interference, functional limita‐  
tions may occur, refer to page 86, during Remote  
Control Parking with the BMW display key.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐  
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐  
tected at all.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
▷ For small children and animals.  
Cross traffic warning  
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance  
coats.  
Concept  
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,  
for instance from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
At blind driveways or when driving out of diago‐  
nal parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is  
detected sooner by the system than is possible  
from the driver's seat.  
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged  
or out of position.  
▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high  
relative humidity, wet conditions, snowfall,  
cold, extreme heat, or strong wind.  
General information  
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷ With moving objects.  
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges.  
▷ With objects with corners, edges, and  
smooth surfaces.  
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor  
the area behind the vehicle.  
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
The system indicates approaching traffic.  
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the traffic  
area in front of the vehicle is monitored as well.  
Two additional radar sensors are located in the  
front bumpers.  
▷ With small and low objects, for instance  
boxes.  
▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of  
the lane.  
▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in  
foam material.  
▷ With plants and bushes.  
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
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Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, two addi‐  
tional radar sensors are located in the front  
bumpers.  
Overview  
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar  
sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Button in the vehicle  
Switching on/off  
Activating/deactivating the system  
1.  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
3. "Settings"  
Press the park assistance button.  
4. "Cross traffic warning"  
5. "Cross traffic warning"  
Or via iDrive:  
Park assistance button  
Radar sensors  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Cross traffic warning"  
6. "Cross traffic warning"  
Switching on automatically  
If the system was activated on the Control Dis‐  
play, it is automatically switched on as soon as  
PDC Park Distance Control or Panorama View is  
active and a gear is engaged.  
The radar sensors are located in the rear  
bumper.  
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is  
switched on.  
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front  
system is switched on when a forward gear is  
engaged.  
Display in the PDC Park Distance  
Control view  
Switching off automatically  
The system is automatically switched off in the  
following situations:  
▷ When the speed exceeds walking speed.  
▷ When a certain driving distance is exceeded.  
▷ With an active parking operation of the park‐  
ing assistant.  
In the PDC Park Distance Control view, the re‐  
spective boundary area flashes red, if vehicles  
are detected by the sensors.  
Warning  
General information  
Display in the camera view  
The respective display is called up on the Con‐  
trol Display. A signal tone may sound and the  
light in the exterior mirror may flash.  
Light in the exterior mirror  
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the  
camera view flashes red, if vehicles are detected  
by the sensors.  
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your  
own vehicle.  
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if vehicles  
are detected by the rear sensors and your own  
vehicle is moving backwards.  
Acoustic warning  
In addition to the optical indicator, a warning sig‐  
nal sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re‐  
spective direction.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is very  
high.  
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
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▷ In tight curves.  
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered,  
for instance by stickers.  
▷ If cargo protrudes.  
▷ If crossing objects move at a very slow speed.  
▷ If other objects are in the capture range of the  
sensors, that hide cross traffic.  
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