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Data protection, refer to page 72.

Park Distance Control

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The My BMW App must be installed on the

mobile end device.

Principle

ConnectedDrive countries: a BMW ID with

an existing ConnectedDrive account must

be activated.

Park Distance Control assists with parking.

Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles

in front of or behind the vehicle.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 73.

Obstacles that are detected by the side ultra-

sonic sensors can also be reported.

Activating/deactivating Remote 3D

View

The function can be activated or deactivated

individually or together with other functions.

General information

The range of the system, depending on obsta-

cles and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

Apps menu

An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im-

pending collision at a distance to the object of

approx. 27 in/70 cm.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Data privacy"

For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic

warning is issued as early as a distance to the

object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.

5. Select the desired setting.

After activation, Remote 3D View can be

accessed using the My BMW App.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully operational or

may not be available in the following situa-

tions:

Safety information

Warning

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With a door or the cargo area open. Dark

fields in the display indicate areas that are

not recorded by the system.

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to

take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

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With manually folded-in exterior mirrors.

When other camera functions are being

performed in the vehicle.

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The vehicle moves faster than walking

speed.

In case of missing or weak Internet connec-

tion.

Warning

Due to high speeds when the Park Distance

Control is activated, the warning can be de-

layed due to physical circumstances. There is

a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

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Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid

driving off quickly while Park Distance Control

is not yet active.

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On: the LED illuminates.

Off: the LED goes out.

If the system is manually switched on when

the reverse gear is engaged, the rearview

camera image is displayed.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Depending on the national-market version, the

system cannot be turned off manually when

the reverse gear is engaged.

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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

Acoustic warning

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Ultrasonic sensors, side.

General information

Turning Park Distance Control

on/off

An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle

is approaching an object. E.g., when an object

is detected at the rear left of the vehicle, a

sound is heard from the rear left speaker.

Turning on the system automatically

The system switches on automatically in the

following situations:

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals of the intermittent tones.

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When drive-ready state is switched on

when selector lever position R is engaged.

When the distance to a detected object is less

than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous tone is

sounded.

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While approaching detected obstacles

if the speed is lower than approx.

When there are objects in front of and behind

the vehicle at the same time, at a distance

smaller than approx. 8 in/20 cm, an alternating

continuous tone will sound between the front

and rear speakers.

2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance

depends on the situation in question.

The automatic activation of detected obstacles

can be activated or deactivated.

Apps menu

The intermittent tones and the continuous tone

are turned off when selector lever position P is

engaged.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

Depending on national-market version, the in-

termittent tones are switched off after a short

time when the vehicle is stationary.

6. "Automatic PDC activation"

If an object approaches when the vehicle is

stationary, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

Turning off the system automatically

Adjusting the volume

The volume of the acoustic warning can be

adjusted.

When driving forward, the system turns off au-

tomatically as needed when a certain distance

or speed is exceeded.

Apps menu

Turning the system on/off manually

2. "Vehicle"

Press the button.

3. "Driving settings"

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4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

Display

Depending on vehicle equipment, warnings

may be displayed in front of, next to, and be-

hind the vehicle.

6. "PDC signal volume"

7. Set the desired value.

Depending on national-market

version: Turn off acoustic warning

Depending on national-market version, the

acoustic warning can be turned off while per-

forming a parking maneuver.

Press

the icon in the status field at the top

of the control display.

When the Park Distance Control is switched

on again, the acoustic warning is automatically

switched on again.

Example display of warnings behind the vehi-

cle.

Visual warning

General information

The approach to an object is displayed on the

control display and in the instrument cluster as

soon as the system is activated.

Objects that are farther away are already dis-

played before a signal sounds.

Example display of warnings next to the vehi-

cle.

Depending on the view, pathway lines, turning

circle lines and obstacle markings are shown

for a better estimation of the space required.

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Shaded area: Sensor detection range.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the sensor

detection range is shown by the shaded, ring-

shaped area. Green, yellow, and red markings

indicate when obstacles are detected within

the detection range.

Gray shaded area: No obstacles have been

detected within the detection range.

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Colored marks in shaded area: Obstacles

have been detected within the detection

range.

If vehicle is equipped with Cross Traffic Warn-

ing: A warning is also shown on the display for

vehicles approaching from the side at the rear

and front.

Shaded area interrupted: the area next to

the vehicle has not yet been detected.

System limits

To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle

markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-

hicle.

General information

The function for protecting the vehicle sides

only shows stationary obstacles that were pre-

viously detected by the sensors when passing

by.

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The system does not detect whether an obsta-

cle moves later on. When the vehicle is station-

ary, the gray shaded areas on the sides are

hidden after a certain time. The area on the

side of the vehicle must be newly captured.

Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the

brake intervention. Emergency braking is not

performed.

After emergency braking to a stop, further

creeping toward an obstacle is possible. Pro-

ceed with caution. To move forward, lightly

press the accelerator pedal and release as

needed.

Also follow the information on system limits in

the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.

Unwarranted warnings

Reaching the system limits can cause unwar-

ranted warnings.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,

the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi-

ble at any time.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance

in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis-

tance Control activation on obstacle detection.

Safety information

Malfunction

An icon is displayed on the control dis-

play.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-

rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to

take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Depending on vehicle equipment: The

sensor detection range may not be shown on

the control display.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Park Distance Control malfunction. Have the

vehicle checked by an authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Active Park Distance Control

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Principle

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Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumpers.

Ultrasonic sensors, side.

The Park Distance Control brake function ini-

tiates emergency braking if there is an acute

risk of collision.

Deactivating Active Park Distance

Control temporarily

After emergency braking, the function can be

temporarily deactivated on the control display.

A corresponding message is displayed.

General information

Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre-

vented under all circumstances.

The function is available below walking speed

when driving in reverse or rolling backward.

1. "Configure"

2. "Deactivate temporarily"

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