CONTROLS -> Driver assistance systems for Your BMW M8 4 Door First Generation (2019-2025)

Driver assistance systems  
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Driver assistance systems  
For information on the current map version  
and map updates, see Map update in the Nav-  
igation system chapter.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific, and optional equipment offered with  
the series. It also describes features and func-  
tions that are not necessarily available in the  
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or  
country versions. This also applies to safety  
functions and systems. When using these  
functions and systems, the applicable laws  
and regulations must be observed.  
Without a navigation system, the system is  
subject to limitations imposed by technology.  
Traffic signs with speed limitations are de-  
tected and displayed only. Speed limits due to  
entering towns/cities, highway signs, etc., are  
not displayed. Speed limits with extra traffic  
signs are always displayed.  
Additional information:  
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.  
Speed Limit Info  
Safety information  
Speed Limit Info  
Warning  
Principle  
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.  
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid  
speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if  
necessary, the Head-up display.  
General information  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror  
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as  
well as overhead sign posts.  
Traffic signs with extra icons are considered  
and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.  
The traffic sign will then be either displayed  
or ignored depending on the situation in the  
instrument cluster and the Head-up display.  
Overview  
Sensors  
With the navigation system, the system takes  
into account the information stored in the nav-  
igation system and also displays speed limits  
present on routes without signs.  
The system is controlled by cameras behind  
the windshield.  
Additional information:  
For Speed Limit Info to function correctly, cur-  
rent map data for the country in which the ve-  
hicle is operated must be downloaded.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
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Displaying Speed Limit Info  
Display  
General information  
Speed Limit Info  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed  
Limit Info is displayed permanently in the in-  
strument cluster or via iDrive.  
Icon  
Description  
Current speed limit.  
Depending on the na-  
tional-market version, it  
is possible to switch  
between the units of  
measurement.  
Activating  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. "Speed limits"  
7. "Show current limit"  
Without a navigation  
system the traffic sig-  
nals are grayed out  
after curves or longer  
stretches of distance  
traveled.  
No data for the current  
speed limit available.  
The displays may vary  
depending on vehicle  
equipment.  
Depending on the  
equipment, Speed Limit  
Info not available.  
Warning signals  
Depending on the settings, an acoustic signal  
sounds if the detected speed limit is exceeded  
or the speed limit changes. The display also  
flashes if the detected speed limit is exceeded.  
Settings  
Individual settings can be configured for Speed  
Limit Info, e.g., warnings issued if the speed is  
exceeded or the permissible maximum speed  
changes.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
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4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Manual Speed Limiter  
Principle  
The warning that is issued when a speed limit  
is exceeded may depend on the Speed Limit  
Assistant settings.  
The system can be used to set a speed limit,  
for instance to prevent the vehicle from ex-  
ceeding speed limits.  
Additional information:  
General information  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 241.  
The system can limit the speed, starting at  
20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can be driven  
at any speed below the set speed limit.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Overview  
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Cameras, refer to page 35.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Functional limitations  
The system function may be limited and may  
provide incorrect information in the following  
situations:  
Button Function  
System on/off.  
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For traffic signs that are fully or partially  
concealed by objects, stickers, or paint.  
Store current speed.  
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-  
gested speed manually.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
Rocker switch:  
In the case of navigation data that is inva-  
lid, outdated or not available.  
Changing the speed limit.  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys-  
tem.  
Operation  
When roads deviate from the navigation  
such as due to changes in road layout.  
Turning on  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
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In case of electronic traffic signs.  
When passing buses or trucks with traffic  
signs applied to them.  
The current speed is adopted as the speed  
limit.  
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When the traffic signs do not correspond to  
the standard.  
If the system is switched on while the vehicle is  
stationary or driving at low speeds, the speed  
limit is set to 20 mph/30 km/h.  
When traffic signs that are valid for a paral-  
lel road are detected.  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
corresponding speed.  
When the speed limit is activated, Dynamic  
Stability Control is switched on as necessary.  
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Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
Turning off  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
Exceeding the speed limit  
When the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed  
limit, a warning is issued.  
The system switches off automatically in the  
following situations, for example:  
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When the engine is switched off.  
When Cruise Control is switched on.  
When activating some programs.  
The speed limit can be exceeded intentionally.  
Press the accelerator pedal all the way down  
to intentionally exceed the set speed limit.  
The displays turn off.  
When the vehicle speed drops below the set  
speed limit, the limit is automatically reacti-  
vated.  
Interrupting  
If the reverse gear is engaged or in Neutral, the  
system is interrupted when rolling backwards.  
Warning when the speed limit is  
exceeded  
Changing the speed limit  
Visual warning  
If the speed limit is exceeded: the  
indicator light in the instrument clus-  
ter flashes while the vehicle speed is  
greater than the set speed limit.  
Acoustic warning  
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If the speed limit is exceeded unintention-  
ally, a signal sounds.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed limit is set.  
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When the speed limit is reduced to be-  
low the current vehicle speed, the signal  
sounds after some time.  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed  
to the resistance point, the speed limit in-  
creases or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
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When the speed limit is intentionally ex-  
ceeded by stepping on the accelerator  
pedal all the way down, there is no signal.  
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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 unintention-  
ally exceeded such as when driving downhill,  
the vehicle is not actively braked.  
Display in the speedometer  
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the  
speedometer displays the status of the sys-  
tem.  
When the speed limit is set during a trip to  
a value below the current speed, the vehicle  
coasts until it drops to the set speed limit.  
The current speed can also be stored by  
pressing a button:  
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Green marking: system is ac-  
tive.  
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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Gray marking: system is in-  
terrupted.  
No marking: system is  
switched off.  
Indicator light  
Warning  
The use of the system can lead to an in-  
creased risk of accidents in the following sit-  
uations, for instance:  
Icon  
Description  
The indicator light illuminates: the  
system is switched on.  
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On winding roads.  
The indicator light flashes: the set  
speed limit has been exceeded.  
With high traffic volume.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet  
conditions, or on a loose road surface.  
Gray indicator light: the system has  
been interrupted.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Only use the system if driving at  
constant speed is possible.  
Cruise Control  
Warning  
Principle  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad-  
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
The system maintains the set speed. The sys-  
tem accelerates and brakes automatically as  
needed.  
General information  
The system can be activated starting at  
20 mph/30 km/h.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Depending on the vehicle settings, the cruise  
control settings may change under certain  
conditions.  
Button Function  
Cruise control on/off.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting.  
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Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations, for example:  
Button Function  
Interrupt cruise control.  
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When performing a manual braking proc-  
ess.  
Store current speed.  
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-  
gested speed manually.  
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Selector lever position D is disengaged.  
While M Dynamic Mode is activated or Dy-  
namic Stability Control is deactivated.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed.  
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While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
Switching cruise control on/off  
Adjusting the speed  
Turning on  
Maintaining and storing the speed  
Depending on the equipment version,  
press the relevant button on the steer-  
ing wheel.  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster  
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is  
set to the current speed.  
Cruise control is active. The current speed is  
maintained and stored as desired speed.  
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will  
be turned on.  
Press the rocker switch up or down once while  
the system is interrupted.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the set  
speed.  
Turning off  
Depending on the equipment version,  
press the relevant button on the steer-  
ing wheel.  
The stored speed is displayed on the speed-  
ometer.  
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will  
be turned on.  
The displays turn off. The stored set speed is  
deleted.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a  
button.  
Interrupting Cruise Control  
Press the button.  
Interrupting manually  
When active, press the button.  
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An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
Changing the speed  
by calling up the stored speed. The difference  
between the current speed and the stored  
speed should be as little as possible.  
Press the button with the system in-  
terrupted.  
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:  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
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When the system is switched off.  
When drive-ready state is switched off.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and  
the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the  
road is clear.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
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Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the  
resistance point, the set speed increases or  
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Display in the speedometer  
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the  
speedometer displays the status of the sys-  
tem.  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed  
past the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
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Green marking: system is ac-  
tive, the marking indicates  
the desired speed.  
The maximum speed that can be set de-  
pends on the vehicle.  
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Gray marking: system is in-  
terrupted, the marking indi-  
cates the stored speed.  
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Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance  
point and holding it: vehicle accelerates or  
decelerates without pressure on the accel-  
erator pedal.  
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No marking: system is switched off.  
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.  
Indicator light  
Icon  
Description  
No indicator light: system is switched  
off.  
Continuing cruise control  
Indicator light green: system is active.  
Warning  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Gray indicator light: the system has  
been interrupted.  
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Displays in the Head-up display  
Safety information  
Some system information can also be dis-  
played in the Head-up display.  
Warning  
The icon is displayed when the set  
speed is reached.  
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.  
System limits  
Do not use Cruise Control when towing.  
Active Cruise Control with  
Stop&Go function  
Principle  
Warning  
Using the Cruise Control, a desired speed and  
a distance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted  
using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, or property damage. Before leaving  
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
General information  
The system maintains the set speed on clear  
roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-  
matically.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
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Set the parking brake.  
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system  
adjusts the speed of the vehicle so that the set  
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained.  
The speed is adjusted as far as the given sit-  
uation allows.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of  
the curb.  
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with  
a wheel chock.  
The distance can be adjusted at several levels.  
For safety reasons, it depends on the respec-  
tive speed.  
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a stand-  
still and then drives off again within a brief pe-  
riod, the system is able to detect this within the  
given system limits.  
Warning  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Depending on the vehicle settings, the cruise  
control settings may change under certain  
conditions.  
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Warning  
Button Function  
Without Steering Assistant:  
Risk of accident is greater when there is a  
high speed differential to other vehicles, for  
instance in the following situations:  
Interrupt cruise control.  
Increase the distance.  
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When approaching a slowly moving ve-  
hicle at speed.  
Switch Distance Control on/off.  
Reduce distance.  
Vehicle suddenly swerving into own  
lane.  
Switch Distance Control on/off.  
When approaching stationary vehicles at  
speed.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed.  
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.  
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively  
intervene where appropriate  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Overview  
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Cameras behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
With Steering Assistant:  
Cruise control on/off.  
Application range  
The system is best used on well-maintained  
roads.  
With Steering Assistant:  
Select function.  
The minimum speed that can be set is  
20 mph/30 km/h.  
Without Steering Assistant:  
Cruise control on/off.  
The maximum speed that can be set is limited  
and depends, for example, on the vehicle and  
the vehicle equipment.  
Store current speed.  
The system can also be activated when sta-  
tionary.  
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-  
gested speed manually.  
Do not use Cruise Control and Distance Control  
when towing.  
With Steering Assistant:  
Interrupt cruise control.  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting.  
Without Steering Assistant:  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting.  
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Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
Turning on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster  
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is  
set to the current speed.  
With Steering Assistant: Assisted  
Driving Mode  
Cruise control is active. The current speed is  
maintained and stored as desired speed.  
General information  
This button is used to switch the con-  
figured function on and off.  
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will  
be turned on.  
The button can be used to set the pri-  
marily used function.  
Turning off  
To switch off the system while stationary, step  
on brake pedal at the same time.  
Setting the function  
Press the button on the steering wheel:  
With Steering Assistant.  
When the system is active, press the  
button repeatedly until the desired  
function is selected in the toolbar. The  
toolbar for Assisted Driving mode is displayed  
at the bottom of the instrument cluster.  
Without Steering Assistant.  
The displays turn off. The stored set speed is  
deleted.  
Icon  
Function  
Cruise Control with Distance Control.  
Interrupting manually  
When active, press the button on the steering  
wheel:  
Depending on the equipment version,  
Cruise Control with Distance Control  
and Steering Assistant.  
With Steering Assistant.  
Without Steering Assistant.  
If interrupting the system while stationary,  
press on the brake pedal at the same time.  
The selected function is shown in green.  
Turning on  
With Steering Assistant:  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
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When performing a manual braking proc-  
ess.  
wheel.  
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Selector lever position D is disengaged.  
2.  
If necessary, set the cruise control.  
While M Dynamic Mode is enabled or Dy-  
namic Stability Control is disabled.  
Without Steering Assistant:  
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While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
Changing the speed  
When the vehicle is stationary, the seat  
belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is  
opened.  
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The system has not detected objects for  
an extended period, for instance on a  
road with very little traffic without curb or  
shoulder markings.  
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The detection range of the radar is im-  
paired, for instance by contamination or  
heavy precipitation.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
After a longer stationary period when the  
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the  
system.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and  
the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the  
road is clear.  
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Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the  
resistance point, the set speed increases or  
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Adjusting the speed  
Maintaining and storing the speed  
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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  
activated.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the  
system limits, deceleration can be late. There  
may be a risk of accidents or risk of dam-  
age to property. Be aware of the surround-  
ing traffic situation at all times. Adjust the  
distance to the traffic and weather conditions  
and maintain the prescribed safety distance,  
possibly by braking.  
The current speed is maintained and stored as  
desired speed.  
The stored speed is displayed on the speed-  
ometer.  
If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will  
be turned on.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a  
button.  
Press the button.  
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Press the button on the steering wheel with  
the system interrupted:  
Reducing the distance  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
With Steering Assistant.  
Instrument cluster will display selected dis-  
tance.  
Without Steering Assistant.  
Cruise control is continued with the stored val-  
ues.  
Increasing the distance  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value  
is deleted and cannot be called up again:  
Instrument cluster will display selected dis-  
tance.  
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When the system is switched off.  
When drive-ready state is switched off.  
Automatic adaptation of the distance  
Changing between Cruise Control  
with/without Distance Control  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version: the system can be set so that  
the distance to the vehicle in front is automati-  
cally adjusted within the set distance. The sys-  
tem takes into account the traffic situation and  
ambient conditions, e.g. poor visibility.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system does not react to traffic driv-  
ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the  
stored speed. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, or property damage. Adjust the set  
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as  
needed.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. "Adjust distance acc. to situation"  
Changing over the Cruise Control mode  
Switching Cruise Control without Distance  
Control off and on:  
Continuing cruise control  
Warning  
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Press and hold this button.  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
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Press and hold this button.  
With Steering Assistant: switch on Distance  
Control:  
Press the button.  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed. The difference  
between the current speed and the stored  
speed should be as little as possible.  
Without Steering Assistant: switch on Distance  
Control:  
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Icon  
Description  
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Press the button.  
Press the button.  
Distance 3  
After changing, a Check Control message is  
displayed.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Distance 4  
This value is set automatically  
after the system is switched  
on.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the dis-  
plays in the instrument cluster may vary.  
No distance control display, as  
the accelerator pedal is being  
pressed.  
Display in the speedometer  
Depending on the equipment, a mark in the  
speedometer displays the status of the sys-  
tem.  
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Green marking: system is ac-  
tive, the marking indicates  
the desired speed.  
Detected vehicle  
Icon  
Description  
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Gray marking: system is in-  
terrupted, the marking indi-  
cates the stored speed.  
Green icon:  
Vehicle has been detected  
ahead of you.  
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No marking: system is switched off.  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you  
is shown.  
When the distance to the detected vehicle in-  
creases, the vehicle icon in the distance display  
will move away.  
Icon  
Description  
If necessary, drive off on your own such as by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by press-  
ing the rocker switch.  
Distance 1  
Distance 2  
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Indicator lights and warning lights  
Alternative icon indicators  
Icon  
Description  
Icon  
Description  
White indicator light:  
Indicator light green: system is  
active.  
No distance control display, as the  
accelerator pedal is being pressed.  
No indicator light: system is  
switched off.  
Indicator light illuminates green:  
Vehicle icon flashes:  
Vehicle has been detected ahead of  
you.  
Conditions are not adequate  
for the system to work.  
The vehicle icon goes out if no vehicle  
has been detected ahead of you.  
The system was deactivated  
but applies the brakes until  
you actively resume control by  
pressing on the brake pedal or  
accelerator pedal.  
Indicator light flashes green:  
Vehicle in front drove off.  
Indicator light illuminates gray:  
System interrupted.  
The vehicle icon and distance  
bars flash red and an acoustic  
signal sounds:  
Indicator light flashes gray:  
Conditions are not adequate for the  
system to work.  
Brake and make an evasive  
maneuver, if necessary.  
The system was deactivated but ap-  
plies the brakes until you actively  
resume control by pressing on the  
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.  
System interrupted.  
Warning light flashes red and acous-  
tic signal sounds:  
Brake and make an evasive maneu-  
ver, if necessary.  
Assisted Driving View  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted Driving View in the  
central display area of the instrument cluster.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving View, refer to page 158.  
Displays in the Head-up display  
Set speed  
Some system information can also be dis-  
played in the Head-up display.  
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The icon is displayed when the set  
speed is reached.  
Deceleration  
The system does not decelerate in the follow-  
ing situations:  
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For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving  
road users.  
Distance information  
The icon is displayed when the dis-  
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead  
is too short.  
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Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
national availability, for red traffic lights.  
▷
▷
For cross traffic.  
The distance information is active in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
For oncoming traffic.  
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▷
Active Cruise Control switched off.  
Display in the Head-up display selected.  
Head-up display, refer to page 174.  
Distance too short.  
Merging vehicles  
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Speed greater than approx.  
40 mph/70 km/h.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
merges 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  
requests that the driver intervene by braking  
and making an evasive maneuver, if needed.  
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Cameras, refer to page 35.  
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.  
Detection range  
The detection capability of the system and the  
automatic braking performance are limited.  
For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be  
detected.  
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Cornering  
Weather  
The following restrictions can occur under un-  
favorable weather or light conditions:  
▷
▷
Poorer vehicle detection.  
Short-term interruptions for vehicles that  
are already recognized.  
Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-  
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-  
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering  
or making an evasive maneuver.  
When the set speed is too high for a curve,  
the speed is reduced slightly. Because curves  
may not be anticipated in advance, drive into a  
curve at an appropriate speed.  
Speed Limit Assistant  
The system has a limited detection range. Sit-  
uations can arise in tight curves where a vehi-  
cle driving ahead will not be detected or will be  
detected very late.  
Principle  
Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the  
speed limit. A suggested speed can be ap-  
plied.  
General information  
When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed  
Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit,  
this new speed value can be applied for the  
following systems:  
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▷
▷
Manual Speed Limiter.  
Cruise control.  
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go func-  
tion.  
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 decel-  
erates you may compensate for it by briefly  
accelerating. After releasing the accelerator  
pedal the system is reactivated and controls  
speed independently.  
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.  
Safety information  
Driving off  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off  
automatically; for example:  
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-  
▷
▷
On steep uphill grades.  
In front of bumps in the road.  
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.  
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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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"Show current limit": current speed lim-  
its are displayed without being applied  
in the instrument cluster.  
"Off": depending on the national-market  
version, Speed Limit Info and Speed  
Limit Assistant will be turned off.  
Warning  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
A message is displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter when the system and a driver assistance  
system are activated.  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Icon  
Function  
Depending on the equipment version,  
the indicator light illuminates green,  
together with the icon for a speed  
control system:  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Speed Limit Assistant is active and  
detected speed limits can be applied  
manually for the displayed system.  
Button Function  
Accept suggested speed manually.  
Detected change of a speed limit with  
immediate effect.  
Rocker switch:  
Depending on the national-market  
version, it is possible to switch be-  
tween the units of measurement.  
Set speed, refer to Cruise Control.  
Turning Speed Limit Assistant  
on/off  
1. "CAR"  
Indicator light illuminates green: the  
detected speed limit can be applied  
with the SET button.  
After it has been applied, a green  
checkmark is displayed.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. "Speed limits"  
Manual adoption  
A detected speed limit can be applied man-  
ually for the active driver assistance system.  
7. Select the desired setting:  
When the SET icon illuminates, press  
the button.  
▷
"Adjust manually": detected speed limits  
can be applied manually.  
▷
"Show anticipation": Depending on the  
national-market version: current and up-  
coming speed limits are displayed in  
the instrument cluster without being ap-  
plied.  
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Before making turns.  
Speed adjustment  
Before a roundabout.  
Before a curve.  
Principle  
It can be adjusted whether the speed limit is  
applied exactly or with a tolerance.  
Adjustment  
1. "CAR"  
General information  
You can configure a speed adaptation for all  
speed limits and an additional speed adapta-  
tion for speed limits up to 40 mph/60 km/h.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
The additional speed adaptation for speed lim-  
its up to 40 mph/60 km/h can be activated or  
deactivated.  
6. "Adjust to route" or "Automatically adjust  
speed to route"  
Setting the speed adjustment  
1. "CAR"  
System limits  
Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed  
Limit Info system.  
2. "Settings"  
Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Speed Limit Assistance"  
6. To perform the desired setting:  
Upcoming speed limits can only be accepted  
for the Active Cruise Control.  
The system does not react or reacts to a lim-  
ited extent to the route ahead in the following  
situations:  
▷
"Adjust speed limits": set tolerance for  
the speed adaptation that affects all  
speeds.  
▷
If the vehicle location cannot be clearly de-  
termined by the navigation system.  
▷
▷
"2nd adjustment up to": activate or de-  
activate additional speed adaptation.  
▷
With wintry road conditions.  
Additional information:  
"Adjust speed limits": With additional  
speed adjustment activated, set the  
tolerance for speed limits up to  
40 mph/60 km/h.  
▷
System limits of Speed Limit Information,  
refer to page 228.  
▷
System limits of the sensors, refer to  
page 35.  
Adapting to route  
Steering Assistant  
Principle  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system can be configured so that the vehicle  
adapts the speed automatically to the route.  
Principle  
The Steering Assistant helps keep the vehicle  
in the lane. For this purpose, the system ex-  
ecutes supporting steering movements, for in-  
stance when cornering.  
For instance, the speed will be reduced in the  
following situations as necessary:  
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General information  
Depending on the speed, the system orients  
itself according to the lane boundaries or vehi-  
cles in front.  
Functional requirements  
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▷
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Speed below 130 mph/210 km/h.  
Sufficient lane width.  
Above approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane  
boundary on both sides is detected.  
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether  
the steering wheel is being touched.  
▷
Below approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane  
boundary on both sides or a vehicle driving  
ahead is detected.  
Safety information  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Hands on the steering wheel rim.  
Wide curves.  
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.  
Drive in the center of the lane.  
Turn signal switched off.  
The sensor system calibration process is  
complete.  
▷
▷
▷
Cruise Control with Distance Control active.  
Seat belt on the driver's side fastened.  
Forward Collision Warning with braking  
function on.  
▷
▷
Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation on.  
Side Collision Warning active.  
Overview  
Turning on/off  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Assisted Driving Mode  
General information  
Steering Assistant with Traffic Jam  
Assistant on/off.  
This button is used to switch the con-  
figured function on and off.  
Switch function on.  
The button can be used to set the pri-  
marily used function.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Setting the function  
When the system is active, press the  
button repeatedly until the desired  
function is selected in the toolbar. The  
toolbar for Assisted Driving mode is displayed  
at the bottom of the instrument cluster.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
Cameras behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
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Interrupting automatically  
Icon  
Function  
The system interrupts the supporting steering  
movements automatically, for example in the  
following situations:  
Cruise Control with Distance Control.  
▷
▷
▷
At a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h.  
When the steering wheel is released.  
Depending on the equipment version,  
Cruise Control with Distance Control  
and Steering Assistant.  
When performing a manual braking proc-  
ess.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
With strong steering intervention.  
When leaving own lane.  
The selected function is shown in green.  
When the turn signal is switched on.  
When the lane is too narrow.  
Turning on  
If a lane boundary is not detected for a cer-  
tain period of time and no vehicle is driving  
ahead.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
▷
▷
The Active Cruise Control is interrupted.  
2.  
Adjust the Steering Assistant if  
necessary.  
Indicator light illuminates gray.  
The seat belt on the driver's side is unfas-  
tened.  
Indicator light illuminates gray.  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering movements.  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering movements.  
System activates automatically as soon as all  
function conditions are fulfilled.  
System activates automatically as soon as all  
function conditions are fulfilled.  
The indicator light illuminates green.  
The system is active.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
With the system switched on, the Daytime Pe-  
destrian Collision Mitigation system and the  
Side Collision Warning are activated.  
Icon  
Description  
Indicator light illuminates gray:  
System is on standby.  
Turning off  
Indicator light illuminates green:  
The system is activated.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
The system supports the driver in  
keeping the vehicle within the lane.  
The indicator goes out.  
The system does not perform supportive  
steering wheel movements.  
Warning light flashes yellow:  
A lane boundary has been crossed.  
The steering wheel vibrates where  
applicable.  
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Description  
Icon  
Icon  
Description  
Warning light illuminates yellow and  
acoustic signal may sound:  
Indicator light illuminates gray:  
The system is ready.  
System interruption is imminent.  
Indicator light illuminates  
green:  
Depending on vehicle equipment and  
national-market version: The warning  
light flashes or illuminates red. A sig-  
nal sounds:  
The system is activated.  
Depending on vehicle equip-  
ment: Warning light flashes  
yellow:  
The system is switched off.  
Warning light illuminates yellow:  
A lane boundary has been  
crossed.  
Hands are not grasping the steering  
wheel. The system is still active.  
The steering wheel vibrates  
where applicable.  
Warning light illuminates red, acous-  
tic signal sounds:  
Warning light illuminates yel-  
low and acoustic signal may  
sound:  
Hands are not grasping the steering  
wheel. System interruption is immi-  
nent.  
System interruption is immi-  
nent.  
The system reduces the speed to a  
standstill if applicable.  
Depending on vehicle equip-  
ment and national-market ver-  
sion: The warning light flashes  
or illuminates red. A signal  
sounds:  
It is possible that the system will  
not execute any supporting steering  
movements.  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted Driving View in the  
central display area of the instrument cluster.  
The system is switched off.  
Green steering wheel icon and  
lane boundary icon:  
Additional information:  
The system supports the driver  
in keeping the vehicle within  
the lane.  
Assisted Driving View, refer to page 158.  
Alternative icon indicators  
Depending on the equipment version, the dis-  
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and  
are displayed as follows:  
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Displays in the Head-up display  
Icon  
Description  
All system information can also be displayed in  
the Head-up display.  
Yellow steering wheel icon:  
The hands are not grasping  
the steering wheel. The system  
is still active.  
System limits  
General information  
The system cannot be activated or meaning-  
fully used in certain situations, e.g., while tow-  
ing a trailer.  
Red steering wheel icon and a  
signal sounds:  
The hands are not grasping  
the steering wheel. System in-  
terruption is imminent.  
Safety information  
It is possible that the system  
will not execute any supporting  
steering movements.  
Warning  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too late,  
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding  
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-  
tations.  
With Active Cruise Control, the  
system may reduce the speed.  
Displays on the steering wheel  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
▷
▷
Cameras, refer to page 35.  
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.  
The two LED lights above the buttons illumi-  
nate analogously to the displays in the instru-  
ment cluster:  
Hands on the steering wheel  
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering  
wheel contact in the following situations:  
▷
▷
Yellow: system interruption is imminent.  
Red: system will be deactivated.  
▷
▷
Driving with gloves.  
Protective covers on the steering wheel.  
The steering wheel displays can be switched  
on/off if required.  
Narrow lanes  
When driving within narrow lanes, the system  
cannot be activated or effectively used, for in-  
stance in the following situations:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Steering Wheel Feedback"  
5. "Light elements"  
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▷
In construction areas.  
take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Depending on the equipment, with auto-  
matic formation of emergency lanes.  
Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and  
the use of this function may be prohibited or  
limited. Before use, check federal, state, and  
local laws.  
▷
Within city limits.  
Weather  
The following restrictions can occur under un-  
favorable weather or light conditions:  
Additionally, the notices for the Steering Assis-  
tant apply.  
▷
Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane  
boundaries.  
Additional information:  
Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.  
▷
Short-term interruptions for vehicles that  
are already recognized.  
Functional requirements  
Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-  
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-  
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering  
or making an evasive maneuver.  
▷
The functional requirements of the Steering  
Assistant are fulfilled.  
Functional requirements, refer to page 244.  
The Steering Assistant is active.  
▷
▷
The function is only available on certain  
street types, e.g. freeways.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus  
▷
Driving on a road without pedestrians or  
cyclists.  
Principle  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus helps drivers guide  
their vehicle through traffic jams.  
▷
▷
Sufficient lane width.  
Lane markings and a vehicle driving ahead  
are detected.  
Supporting steering movements take place  
without the driver actively steering.  
▷
▷
Speed below approx. 40 mph/60 km/h.  
The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-  
ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-  
ing attention to the surrounding traffic.  
General information  
The system uses the sensors of the Steering  
Assistant.  
▷
The function must be available in the coun-  
try in which the vehicle is driven.  
Safety information  
Turning on  
Warning  
As soon as all functional requirements  
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  
are met, an additional icon for Assisted  
Driving Mode Plus will be displayed on  
the toolbar. The toolbar is displayed at  
the bottom of the instrument cluster.  
Select Assisted Driving Mode Plus  
with the button on the steering wheel.  
The icon for Assisted Driving Mode Plus is  
shown in green.  
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Two green LED lights are illuminated on the  
steering wheel.  
▷
▷
▷
Green: the system is active.  
Yellow: system will be interrupted.  
Red: system will be deactivated.  
The indicator light in the instrument cluster is  
shown in green.  
The system begins to assist the driver with  
vehicle control.  
System limits  
General information  
The limits of the Steering Assistant system ap-  
ply.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Icon  
Description  
Additional information:  
Indicator light green: system is active.  
Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.  
Driver Attention Camera  
The limits of the Driver Attention Camera sys-  
tem apply.  
Indicator light white: system is ready.  
Additional information:  
Gray indicator light: the system has  
been interrupted.  
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 62.  
Alternative symbol indicators  
Depending on the equipment version, the dis-  
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and  
are displayed as follows:  
Lane Change Assistant  
Principle  
The Lane Change Assistant also assists when  
changing lanes on multi-lane roads.  
Icon  
Description  
Indicator light green: system is active.  
General information  
The system uses the sensors of the Steering  
Assistant.  
Displays on the steering wheel  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-  
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-  
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to  
The two LED lights above the buttons illumi-  
nate analogously to the displays in the instru-  
ment cluster:  
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take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
A supporting steering movement in the re-  
quired direction can be detected a short  
time later.  
Additionally, the notices for the Steering Assis-  
tant apply.  
Additional information:  
Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.  
Functional requirements  
▷
The functional requirements of the Steering  
Assistant are fulfilled.  
Functional requirements, refer to page 244.  
After the lane change, the system helps keep  
the vehicle in the new lane.  
▷
Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy-  
clists and with physical barriers to oncom-  
ing traffic such as crash barriers.  
Canceling a lane change  
The lane change can be canceled by steering  
movement into the opposite direction.  
▷
▷
Crossable lane boundaries are detected.  
Maximum speed approx. 110 mph,  
180 km/h.  
▷
▷
The minimum speed is country-specific.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The function must be available in the coun-  
try in which the vehicle is driven.  
Icon  
Description  
Green steering wheel icon.  
Switch lane change assist on/off  
1. "CAR"  
Green arrow icon for lane-changing.  
The system carries out a lane  
change.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. If necessary, "Driving"  
5. "Steering Assistance"  
6. "Automatic Lane Change"  
Green steering wheel icon.  
Gray line for lane marking on the ap-  
propriate side.  
The system detected the lane change  
request. Lane change not currently  
possible.  
Changing lanes  
1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits  
changing lanes.  
Depending on the national-market  
version:  
2. Press the turn signal lever in the desired  
direction to the resistance point.  
Green steering wheel icon.  
Gray arrow icon for lane-changing.  
Lane change not possible; functional  
requirements not met.  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
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displayed in the Assisted Driving View in the  
Additional information:  
central display area of the instrument cluster.  
Steering Assistant, refer to page 243.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving View, refer to page 158.  
Parking assistance systems  
Alternative symbol indicators  
Depending on the equipment version, the dis-  
plays in the instrument cluster may vary and  
are displayed as follows:  
General information  
The parking assistance systems include differ-  
ent individual systems. The individual systems  
help the driver when parking, maneuvering, or  
reversing by providing various assistance func-  
tions, sensors, and camera views.  
Icon  
Description  
Green steering wheel icon.  
Additional information:  
Gray line for lane marking on  
the appropriate side.  
▷
▷
Park Distance Control, refer to page 251.  
Green arrow icon for lane-  
changing.  
Active Park Distance Control, refer to  
page 254.  
The system carries out a lane  
change.  
▷
▷
Side protection, refer to page 255.  
Rearview camera without Surround View,  
refer to page 256.  
Green steering wheel icon.  
▷
Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to  
page 259.  
Gray line for lane marking on  
the appropriate side.  
▷
▷
Back-up Assistant, refer to page 263.  
No arrow icon for lane-chang-  
ing on the display.  
Surround View with rearview camera, refer  
to page 265.  
The system detected the lane  
change request. Lane change  
not currently possible.  
▷
▷
▷
Panorama View, refer to page 270.  
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 272.  
Remote 3D View, refer to page 274.  
Depending on the national-  
market version:  
Green steering wheel icon.  
Park Distance Control  
Gray line for lane marking on  
the appropriate side.  
Principle  
Gray arrow icon for lane-  
changing.  
Park Distance Control assists with parking.  
Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles  
in front of or behind the vehicle.  
Lane change not possible;  
functional requirements not  
met.  
Depending on the equipment, obstacles that  
are detected by the side ultrasonic sensors  
may also be reported by the side protection.  
System limits  
The limits of the Steering Assistant system ap-  
ply.  
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General information  
Overview  
The range of the system, depending on obsta-  
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.  
6 ft/2 m.  
Button in the vehicle  
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im-  
pending collision at a distance to the object of  
approx. 27 in/70 cm.  
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.  
Safety information  
Park assistance button  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
▷
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
▷
Depending on the equipment: ultrasonic  
sensors on the side.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Warning  
Turning on/off  
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.  
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid  
driving off quickly while Park Distance Control  
is not yet active.  
Turning on automatically  
The system switches on automatically in the  
following situations:  
▷
With the engine running, when selector  
lever position R is engaged.  
▷
Depending on the equipment version: while  
approaching detected obstacles at a speed  
lower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The  
activation distance depends on the situa-  
tion in question.  
You may switch automatic activation when ob-  
stacles are detected on and off.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
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3. "Driver Assistance"  
smaller than approx. 8 in/20 cm, an alternating  
continuous tone will sound.  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. If necessary, "Automatic PDC Activation"  
6. "Automatic PDC Activation"  
The intermittent tone and continuous tone are  
switched off if the selector lever position P is  
engaged.  
Depending on equipment, an additional cam-  
era view is also switched on.  
Depending on design version, the intermittent  
tone is switched off after a short time when the  
vehicle is stationary.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain dis-  
tance travelled or speed is exceeded.  
If an object approaches when the vehicle is  
stationary, the acoustic signal is reactivated.  
Volume  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
The volume of the Park Distance Control  
acoustic signals can be adjusted.  
Switching on/off manually  
1. "CAR"  
Press the park assistance button.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Volume PDC signal"  
6. Set the desired value.  
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On: the LED illuminates.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
The rearview camera image is displayed if the  
reverse gear is engaged when pressing the  
park assistance button.  
Visual warning  
Depending on the equipment version, the sys-  
tem cannot be switched off manually if the re-  
verse gear is engaged.  
Warning  
Signal tones  
General information  
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle  
is approaching an object. If, for example, an  
object is detected at the front left of the vehi-  
cle, a signal tone sounds from the front left  
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 con-  
trol display before a signal sounds.  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
The display appears as soon as the Park Dis-  
tance Control is activated.  
When the distance to a detected object is less  
than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
The sensor detection range is shown in the  
colors green, yellow, and red when obstacles  
are detected there.  
When there are objects in front of and behind  
the vehicle at the same time, with a distance  
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Pathway lines are faded in for better estima-  
tion of the space required.  
sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis-  
played, you can switch to the Park Distance  
Control or to a different view with obstacle  
markings if necessary:  
Unwarranted warnings  
Reaching the system limits can cause unwar-  
ranted warnings.  
To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance  
in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis-  
tance Control activation on obstacle detection.  
1. Press the Controller to the left, if needed.  
2. For instance "Park. sensors only"  
Cross traffic warning: depending on the equip-  
ment, you will be warned in the Park Distance  
Control display against vehicles approaching in  
the front or rear from the side.  
Malfunction  
A white icon appears and the sen-  
sor detection range is shown by the  
shaded area on the control display.  
Additional information:  
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 272.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
System limits  
Park Distance Control malfunction. Have the  
vehicle checked by an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too late,  
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding  
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-  
tations.  
Active Park Distance Control  
Principle  
The Park Distance Control brake function ini-  
tiates emergency braking if there is an acute  
risk of collision.  
General information  
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre-  
vented under all circumstances.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
The function is available below walking speed  
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.  
▷
Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 37.  
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the  
brake intervention.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas-  
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in  
the following situations:  
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.  
▷
With obstacles and persons at the edge of  
the lane.  
▷
Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi-  
ble at any time.  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Active PDC with braking interv."  
6. Select the desired setting.  
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of  
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Park-  
ing Assistant.  
System limits  
The limits of the systems of the Park Distance  
Control and the Automatic Parking Assistant  
apply.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If required, deactivate the system via iDrive  
where applicable.  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Side protection  
Principle  
The side protection warns of obstacles on the  
side of the vehicle.  
In addition, the safety information for the Park  
Distance Control and the Automatic Parking  
Assistant apply.  
General information  
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of  
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Park-  
ing Assistant.  
Additional information:  
▷
▷
Park Distance Control, refer to page 251.  
Safety information  
Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to  
page 259.  
Warning  
Temporary switching off  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
The Park Distance Control brake function can  
be temporarily switched off:  
Confirm the message on the control display.  
During continued driving in this surrounding  
situation, no further emergency braking will oc-  
cur.  
Settings  
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle  
will be protected by the system.  
In addition, the safety information for the Park  
Distance Control and the Automatic Parking  
Assistant apply.  
1. "CAR"  
Additional information:  
2. "Settings"  
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▷
Park Distance Control, refer to page 251.  
Without Surround View:  
rearview camera  
Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to  
page 259.  
Principle  
Display  
The rearview camera helps when reverse  
parking and maneuvering. The area behind the  
vehicle is shown on the control display.  
Additionally, assistance functions can be  
shown in the display, e.g., help lines.  
Safety information  
Warning  
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle  
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-  
hicle.  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
▷
▷
▷
Color marks: warning against detected ob-  
stacles.  
Gray marks, hatched area: no obstacles  
were detected.  
No marks, black area: the area next to the  
vehicle was not yet captured.  
Limits of the side protection  
The system only displays stationary obstacles  
that were previously detected by sensors while  
passing them.  
Overview  
Depending on the vehicle equipment:  
button in the vehicle  
The system does not detect whether an obsta-  
cle moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary,  
the marks are shown in black after a certain  
time. The area next to the vehicle must be  
newly captured.  
In addition, the limits of the systems of the  
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Park-  
ing Assistant apply.  
Park assistance button  
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ited by protruding cargo, a rear-mounted  
luggage rack, or a trailer.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Display on the control display  
▷
Rearview camera.  
Additional information:  
Toolbars  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
The assistance functions can be activated  
manually via the toolbars on the sides of the  
control display.  
Turning on/off  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
Turning on automatically  
The system is switched on automatically if se-  
lector lever position R is engaged when the  
engine is running.  
2. With corresponding equipment:  
"Camera image"  
3.  
▷
"Parking aid lines".  
Pathway lines and turning circle lines  
are displayed.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
▷
"Obstacle mark.".  
The system switches off when a certain dis-  
tance travelled or speed is exceeded.  
Depending on the equipment, the ob-  
stacles detected by the Park Distance  
Control are displayed by marks.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
More than one assistance function can be ac-  
tive at the same time.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment:  
switching on/off manually  
Parking aid lines  
Press the park assistance button.  
General information  
▷
▷
On: the LED illuminates.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Additional assistance functions can be shown  
in the camera image on the control display.  
The parking assistance functions are shown  
on the control display.  
More than one assistance function can be ac-  
tive at the same time.  
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.  
Functional requirements  
▷
The trunk lid is fully closed.  
▷
Keep the camera's detection range free.  
The camera's detection range can be lim-  
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Pathway lines  
Parking using lanes and turning circle lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning  
circle line leads to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the green pathway line covers the corre-  
sponding turning circle line.  
Obstacle marking  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space  
required when parking and maneuvering on  
level roads.  
The pathway lines are continuously adjusted  
to the steering movements depending on the  
steering-wheel angle.  
Turning circle lines  
Depending on the equipment, obstacles be-  
hind the vehicle are detected by the Park Dis-  
tance Control sensors.  
Obstacle markings can be faded into the im-  
age of the rearview camera.  
The colored steps of the obstacle markings  
match the marks of the Park Distance Control.  
Setting brightness and contrast  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed  
on the camera image together with pathway  
lines.  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
Turning circle lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level  
road.  
2.  
"Camera image"  
3. Select the desired setting.  
Only one turning circle line is displayed after  
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-  
gle.  
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▷
▷
When parking parallel to the road, parallel  
parking.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
When reverse parking perpendicular to the  
road, perpendicular parking. The system  
orients itself with the middle of the parking  
space.  
▷
Cameras, refer to page 35.  
The ultrasonic sensors measure both sides of  
the vehicle when driving slowly forward. Suita-  
ble parking spaces are calculated based on the  
objects detected, e.g., parking vehicles. The  
system status is displayed.  
Deactivated camera  
When the camera is deactivated, for instance  
when the trunk lid is open, the camera image is  
displayed hatched in gray.  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
General information  
Operating principle  
The operating principle and operation of the  
system is divided into the following steps:  
Depending on the equipment, some assis-  
tance functions also take into account data  
from the Park Distance Control.  
▷
▷
▷
Parking space search.  
Turning on.  
Follow the notes in the Park Distance Control  
chapter.  
Parking.  
System status and instructions on required ac-  
tions are displayed on the control display.  
The objects displayed on the control display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not esti-  
mate the distance from the objects on the dis-  
play.  
Parking space search  
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.  
Automatic Parking Assistant  
Principle  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti-  
vated and the parking space search is active.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant supports the  
driver in the following situations:  
Control display shows suitable parking spaces  
at the edge of the road next to the vehicle icon.  
When Automatic Parking Assistant is active,  
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suitable parking spaces are highlighted and an  
acoustic signal sounds.  
In addition, the safety instructions of the Park  
Distance Control apply.  
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 diagonal park-  
ing, a selection menu is displayed. In this case,  
the desired parking method must be selected  
manually.  
Additional information:  
Park Distance Control, refer to page 251.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
M Steptronic Sport transmission  
The Automatic Parking Assistant calculates  
the best possible parking line and takes control  
of the following functions during the parking  
operation:  
▷
▷
▷
Steering.  
Acceleration and braking.  
Changing gears.  
Park assistance button  
The parking operation is automatic.  
Sensors  
Safety information  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Warning  
▷
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
▷
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Functional requirements  
For the measurement of parking  
spaces  
▷
Maximum speed while driving forward ap-  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
Warning  
The system can steer the vehicle over or  
onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. Watch surrounding  
traffic closely and actively intervene where  
appropriate  
▷
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Suitable parking space  
Longitudinal parking:  
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▷
Minimum length of detected object, e.g.,  
parking vehicle: approx. 3.3 ft/1 m  
Switching on via iDrive  
The display of the rearview camera or the view  
of the Park Distance Control must be active.  
Minimum length of gap between two ob-  
jects: own vehicle length plus approx.  
2.6 ft/0.8 m.  
1. Move the Controller to the right.  
2. Activate the Automatic Parking Assistant  
▷
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
on the control display:  
"Autom. Parking"  
Perpendicular parking:  
▷
▷
▷
Minimum length of detected object, e.g.,  
parking vehicle: approx. 3.3 ft/1 m  
Turning off  
The system can be switched off manually:  
Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle  
width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.  
Press the park assistance button.  
The LED goes out.  
Minimum depth: own vehicle length.  
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must  
be estimated by the driver. Due to technical  
limitations, the system is only able to ap-  
proximate the depth of perpendicular park-  
ing spaces.  
Status of the system  
Icon  
Meaning  
Gray: the system is not available.  
White: the system is available but  
not activated.  
Parking operation  
▷
Doors and trunk lid are closed.  
System is activated.  
▷
Driver's seat belt is fastened.  
Parking space search is active.  
Turning on/turning off  
The parking operation is active. The  
system takes over the steering.  
Switching on with the button  
Press the park assistance button.  
The LED illuminates.  
Turning the acoustic signal for  
suitable parking spaces on/off  
1. "CAR"  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the control display.  
2. "Settings"  
Automatic Parking Assistant is activated  
automatically.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Automatic Parking"  
Switching on with reverse gear  
1. Shift into reverse.  
6. "Alert if parking space detected"  
The current status of the parking space  
search is indicated on the control display.  
Acoustic signals of the Park  
Distance Control  
2. If necessary, activate:  
"Autom. Parking"  
Depending on national-market version, an  
intermittent tone for Park Distance Control  
sounds during an automatic parking operation.  
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A continuous tone sounds when the distance  
to a detected object is less than approx. 8 in-  
ches/20 cm.  
Canceling Automatic Parking  
Assistant automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
Parking using the Automatic  
Parking Assistant  
1. For the parking space search, drive past  
parked vehicles at a speed of up to approx.  
22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of max.  
5 ft/1.5 m.  
▷
When the driver grasps the steering wheel  
or takes over steering.  
▷
▷
Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome such as curbs.  
▷
▷
▷
When there are obstacles that suddenly ap-  
pear.  
The parking space search is activated.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on  
the control display.  
The Park Distance Control indicates distan-  
ces that are too small.  
When a maximum number of parking at-  
tempts or the time taken for parking is ex-  
ceeded.  
2. Engage reverse or press the Park Assist  
key.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti-  
vated.  
▷
▷
When changing over to another function on  
the control display.  
3. Select the suggested parking space for the  
parking maneuver on the control display.  
The turn signal opposite to the desired  
parking side is switched on.  
The parking operation is active. The sys-  
tem takes over the steering.  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
If the trunk lid is open.  
If doors are open.  
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play.  
When setting the parking brake.  
During acceleration.  
At the end of the parking operation, selec-  
tor lever position P is set.  
The brake pedal remains depressed for  
longer while the vehicle is at a standstill.  
The end of the parking operation is indi-  
cated on the control display.  
▷
When unfastening the driver's seat belt.  
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Continuing the parking operation  
An interrupted parking operation can be con-  
tinued, if needed.  
Canceling Automatic Parking  
Assistant manually  
The Automatic Parking Assistant can be inter-  
rupted at any time:  
Reactivate the Automatic Parking Assistant  
and follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play.  
▷
Press the park assistance button.  
▷
"Autom. Parking": select the icon on the  
control display.  
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▷
▷
With ditches or edges, for instance an edge  
of a port.  
System limits  
Safety information  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may  
be detected or suitable parking spaces may  
not be detected at all.  
Warning  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too late,  
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding  
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-  
tations.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant has malfunc-  
tioned. Have the vehicle checked by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Back-up assistant  
No parking assistance  
The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of-  
fer assistance in the following situations:  
Principle  
The Back-up Assistant helps the driver when  
reversing, e.g., when driving out of tight or un-  
clear parking or road situations.  
▷
▷
In tight curves.  
For parking spaces that are only marked  
with lines on the ground. The system ori-  
ents itself according to objects.  
The vehicle stores the driving movements of  
the last distance covered. This stored distance  
covered can be driven back with automated  
steering.  
▷
For diagonal parking spaces.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
General information  
The system takes control of the steering when  
driving in reverse along the stored route.  
▷
Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 37.  
The driver controls driving the vehicle via ac-  
celerator pedal and brake.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
The Back-up Assistant uses the operating ele-  
ments and sensors of the Park Distance Con-  
trol and the Automatic Parking Assistant.  
▷
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
Additional information:  
▷
▷
▷
On slippery ground.  
▷
▷
Park Distance Control, refer to page 251.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to  
page 259.  
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
▷
In case of changes to an already-measured  
parking space.  
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5. Take your hands off the steering wheel  
Safety information  
and carefully drive off using the accelerator  
pedal and the brake.  
Warning  
When driving in reverse, pay attention to  
the vehicle's surroundings, and if you en-  
counter an obstacle, stop immediately and  
take over control of the vehicle. Follow the  
instructions for Park Distance Control.  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
6. Stop no later than when normal road traffic  
is reached and take control of the vehicle  
such as by shifting to a forward gear.  
At the end of the stored distance travelled,  
a signal will sound and a request will be  
displayed, also with the instruction to take  
control of the vehicle.  
In addition, the safety information for the Park  
Distance Control and the Automatic Parking  
Assistant apply.  
Canceling the Back-up Assistant  
manually  
The assisted reversing by the Back-up Assis-  
tant can be canceled manually:  
Additional information:  
▷
▷
Park Distance Control, refer to page 251.  
Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to  
page 259.  
▷
▷
Via touchscreen:  
"Back-up Assistant"  
Press the button.  
Functional requirements  
▷
Drive forward without interruption to store  
the distance covered.  
Canceling the Back-up Assistant  
automatically  
The system automatically cancels in situations  
such as the following:  
▷
▷
A maximum of 165 ft/50 meters are stored.  
To store the distance covered, do not drive  
faster than 22 mph/36 km/h.  
▷
Dynamic Stability Control is activated.  
▷
When the driver grasps the steering wheel  
or takes over steering.  
Driving in reverse 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.  
▷
▷
When engaging a forward gear.  
During activation or intervention by driving  
control systems or assist systems.  
▷
▷
After a few minutes when the vehicle is sta-  
tionary.  
The vehicle leaves the stored lane when re-  
versing, for instance at maximum steering  
angle.  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
3. "Back-up Assistant"  
The system takes over the steering.  
▷
The view on the control display is overlaid  
with messages such as incoming calls.  
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play where required.  
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The following camera perspectives can be dis-  
played:  
System limits  
▷
When you reach normal road traffic or if you  
encounter an obstacle, stop immediately  
and take over control of the vehicle.  
▷
The automatic camera perspective auto-  
matically shows the appropriate perspec-  
tive according to the respective driving sit-  
uation.  
▷
The maximum speed when reversing is  
limited to approx. 6 mph/9 km/h.  
▷
▷
▷
The rearview camera shows the areas be-  
hind the vehicle.  
If the maximum speed is exceeded, a warn-  
ing is issued and the function may be can-  
celed.  
The flank view on the right and left shows  
the areas on the sides of the vehicle.  
▷
▷
After driving a stored distance covered with  
major steering-wheel angles, the function  
of the system will be limited for the return  
trip.  
The free camera perspective, which can be  
moved via iDrive, shows defined perspec-  
tives on a circular path.  
▷
The Panorama View shows crossing traffic,  
depending on the gear currently engaged.  
In addition, the limits of the systems of the  
Park Distance Control and the Automatic  
Parking Assistant apply.  
Safety information  
Different influences can lead to side deviations  
when driving the stored distance covered in re-  
verse. For example, this includes the following  
factors:  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
▷
Steering movements when the vehicle is  
stationary while storing the distance cov-  
ered.  
▷
▷
The speed is not adapted to the distance  
covered.  
Certain road characteristics such as gradi-  
ents or inclines.  
Surround View  
Overview  
Principle  
Buttons in the vehicle  
The Surround View uses various vehicle cam-  
eras, for instance, a rearview camera and front  
camera to assist with parking and maneuver-  
ing. Depending on the view, the vehicle's sur-  
roundings or a part of it is depicted on the con-  
trol display.  
General information  
Several cameras capture the area from differ-  
ent selectable perspectives.  
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Park assistance button  
Panorama View  
Display on the control display  
Overview  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
▷
▷
▷
Front camera.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
Additional information:  
1
Toolbar, left  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Camera image  
Side view  
Turning on/off  
Automatic camera perspective  
Movable unobstructed camera perspective  
Toolbar, right  
Turning on automatically  
The system is switched on automatically if se-  
lector lever position R is engaged when the  
engine is running.  
Rearview camera  
Selection window  
The camera perspective suitable for the re-  
spective driving situation is displayed.  
Toolbar on the left  
The left toolbar can be used for the direct se-  
lection of various views via iDrive. Move the  
Controller to the left, if needed.  
Additional information:  
Park Distance Control, turn on/off, refer to  
page 252.  
▷
▷
▷
"Parking": around the vehicle.  
"3D view": available camera.  
"Car wash".  
Switching on/off manually  
Press the park assistance button.  
▷
▷
On: the LED illuminates.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Side view  
The side view can be selected for the right or  
left vehicle side.  
Depending on the equipment version, the rear-  
view camera cannot be switched off when the  
reverse gear is engaged.  
This view shows the vehicle's side surround-  
ings, making it easier to position the vehicle at  
the curb or with other obstacles on the side.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain dis-  
tance travelled or speed is exceeded.  
The side view looks from rear to front and, in  
case of danger, focuses automatically on pos-  
sible obstacles.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
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▷
"Parking aid lines".  
"Obstacle mark.".  
"Settings": apply settings, for instance  
Automatic camera perspective  
The automatic camera perspective shows a  
steering-dependent view in the respective driv-  
ing direction.  
▷
to use the activation points for Panorama  
View.  
This perspective adapts to the respective driv-  
ing situation.  
Rearview camera  
The rearview camera helps when reverse  
parking and maneuvering. The area behind the  
vehicle is shown on the control display.  
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 neces-  
sary, changes to a side view.  
When reverse gear is engaged, the automatic  
camera perspective is, if necessary, exited and  
the system uses a fixed perspective of the  
rearview camera. If necessary, manually se-  
lect the automatic camera perspective when  
reverse gear is engaged. The automatic cam-  
era perspective will be retained for the current  
parking operation.  
Selection window  
The individual camera perspectives can be se-  
lected in the selection window via iDrive.  
Parking aid lines  
General information  
Additional assistance functions can be shown  
in the camera image on the control display.  
Movable unobstructed camera  
perspective  
With selection of the movable camera perspec-  
tive, a circle appears on the control display.  
More than one assistance function can be ac-  
tive at the same time.  
By turning the Controller or via touch function,  
specified perspectives on the circle can be se-  
lected.  
Pathway lines  
The current perspective is marked with a cam-  
era icon.  
To leave the function, move the Controller  
sideways and select another camera view.  
Toolbar on the right  
Assistance functions can be activated and  
settings can be entered via the right toolbar  
via iDrive. Move the Controller to the right, if  
needed.  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space  
required when parking and maneuvering on  
level roads.  
▷
▷
▷
"Autom. Parking".  
"Back-up Assistant".  
"Camera image":  
"Brightness".  
The pathway lines are continuously adjusted  
to the steering movements depending on the  
steering-wheel angle.  
▷
▷
"Contrast".  
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Turning circle lines  
The colored steps of the obstacle markings  
match the marks of the Park Distance Control.  
Car wash view  
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed  
on the camera image together with pathway  
lines.  
Turning circle lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level  
road.  
The car wash view assists when entering a car  
wash by displaying the floor and the vehicle's  
own track.  
Only one turning circle line is displayed after  
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-  
gle.  
Side protection  
Principle  
Parking using lanes and turning circle lines  
The side Park Distance Control is automati-  
cally displayed when the automatic camera  
perspective is turned on. The function shows  
obstacles located next to the vehicle.  
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning  
circle line leads to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the green pathway line covers the corre-  
sponding turning circle line.  
Display  
Obstacle marking  
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle  
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-  
hicle.  
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by  
the Park Distance Control sensors.  
▷
▷
No marks: no obstacles were detected.  
Color marks: warning against detected ob-  
stacles.  
Obstacle markings can be shown in the cam-  
era image.  
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Limits of the side protection  
Because of the perspective, higher, protruding  
objects may be closer than they appear on the  
control display.  
The system only displays stationary obstacles  
that were previously detected by sensors while  
passing them.  
Setting brightness and contrast  
Brightness and contrast can be adjusted with  
Surround View or Panorama View switched on.  
The system does not detect whether an obsta-  
cle moves later on. For this reason, at stand-  
still, the marks are not shown anymore in the  
display after a certain time. The area next to  
the vehicle must be newly captured.  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
2.  
"Camera image"  
3. Select the desired setting.  
Door opening angle  
Principle  
Functional limitations  
If obstacle marking is activated, the Surround  
View indicates fixed obstacles that obstruct the  
opening angles of the doors.  
The system can be used only to a limited ex-  
tent in the following situations:  
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
In poor light.  
The system does not provide a warning of ap-  
proaching road users.  
In case of soiled cameras.  
With a door open.  
With the trunk lid open.  
With exterior mirrors folded in.  
Display  
Areas with gray hatching with an icon in the  
camera image identify areas that are currently  
not shown such as an open door.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
The maximum opening angle of the doors is  
displayed in selector lever position P. As soon  
as the vehicle begins moving, the opening an-  
gles are replaced by parking aid lines.  
▷
Cameras, refer to page 35.  
Non-visible areas  
Because of the camera angle, the areas under  
the vehicle cannot be viewed by the cameras.  
Limits of the display  
The vehicle's surroundings are distorted in the  
display for technical reasons.  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
Even if the icons for the door opening angles  
do not cross other objects on the control dis-  
play, the following needs to be noted when  
parking next to other objects:  
Some assistance functions also take into con-  
sideration data from the Park Distance Control.  
Follow the notes in the Park Distance Control  
chapter.  
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The objects displayed on the control display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not esti-  
mate the distance from the objects on the dis-  
play.  
Depending on the equipment version, the  
function can only be used when driving for-  
ward.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Surround View, refer to page 265.  
Park Distance Control, refer to page 251.  
Safety information  
Malfunction  
A camera failure is displayed on the control  
display.  
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  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's  
surroundings closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
A yellow icon appears and the mal-  
functioning camera's detection range is  
shown in black on the control display.  
Panorama View  
Principle  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Panorama View gives you an earlier view of  
crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and in-  
tersections.  
Panorama View  
General information  
Road users concealed by obstacles to the left  
and right of the vehicle can only be detected  
relatively late from the driver's seat. The cam-  
eras in the front and rear capture the side  
areas around the vehicle to improve the view.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Yellow lines in the screen display mark the  
front and rear end of the vehicle.  
▷
▷
Front camera.  
Depending on the equipment: rearview  
camera.  
The camera image shows different levels of  
distortion in some areas and is thus not suita-  
ble for distance estimations.  
Additional information:  
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Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
▷
▷
▷
With the city/town.  
With the city/town and the street.  
With the GPS coordinates.  
Display on the control display  
Press the button when the engine is run-  
ning.  
Using activation points  
The use of activation points can be switched  
on and off.  
Depending on the driving direction, the image  
of the respective camera is displayed:  
▷
▷
"Front": front camera image.  
"Rear": rear camera image.  
1.  
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.  
3. "Settings"  
Press the button.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, cross  
traffic warning can additionally warn of ap-  
proaching vehicles using radar sensors.  
4. "Panorama View, GPS-based"  
5. "Panorama View is displayed automatically  
when set activation points are reached."  
Additional information:  
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 272.  
Displaying activation points  
With navigation system: activation  
points  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.  
Principle  
3.  
"Manage points"  
Positions where Panorama View should switch  
on automatically can be stored as activation  
points provided that a Global Positioning Sys-  
tem signal is received.  
A list of all activation points is displayed.  
Renaming or deleting activation points  
1.  
Press the button.  
General information  
Up to ten activation points can be stored.  
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.  
3.  
"Manage points"  
Activation points can be used when driving for-  
ward for the front camera.  
A list of all activation points is displayed.  
4. Select an activation point as needed.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Storing activation points  
1. Drive to the position at which the system is  
to be switched on, and stop.  
Functional limitations  
The Surround View functional limitations ap-  
ply.  
2.  
Press the button.  
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.  
4. "Activation point"  
Additional information:  
Surround View, refer to page 265.  
The current position is displayed.  
5. "Save activation point"  
System limits  
The limits of the Surround View system apply.  
Activation points are stored with one of the  
following pieces of information if possible:  
Additional information:  
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Surround View, refer to page 265.  
take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Cross traffic warning  
Overview  
Principle  
Button in the vehicle  
At blind driveway exits or when driving out of  
perpendicular parking spaces, road users ap-  
proaching from the side are detected sooner  
by the cross traffic warning than is possible  
from the driver's seat.  
General information  
Park assistance button  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor  
the area behind the vehicle.  
▷
▷
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-  
sors, side, front.  
The system indicates approaching road users.  
Additional information:  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is  
monitored as well. Two additional radar sen-  
sors are located in the front bumpers.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Turning on/off  
Activating/deactivating the system  
With the button  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-  
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-  
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to  
1.  
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.  
3. "Settings"  
Press the park assistance button.  
4. "Cross traffic warning"  
5. "Cross traffic warning"  
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Via iDrive  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Cross traffic warning"  
6. "Cross traffic warning"  
Turning on automatically  
If the system was activated on the control dis-  
play, it will automatically be turned on as soon  
as the Park Distance Control or the Panorama  
View is active and a gear is engaged.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes  
if the rear sensors detect other vehicles when  
the vehicle is reversing.  
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is  
switched on.  
Display in the Park Distance Control  
view  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front  
system is switched on when a forward gear is  
engaged.  
Switching off automatically  
The system is automatically switched off in the  
following situations:  
▷
▷
When the speed exceeds walking speed.  
When a certain distance travelled is ex-  
ceeded.  
In the Park Distance Control view, the respec-  
tive boundary area flashes red if vehicles are  
detected by the sensors.  
▷
With an active parking operation of the Au-  
tomatic Parking Assistant.  
Warning  
Display in the camera view  
General information  
The control display shows the corresponding  
view, an acoustic signal may sound as neces-  
sary, and the warning light in the exterior mir-  
ror flashes.  
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the  
camera view flashes red, if vehicles are de-  
tected by the sensors.  
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Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your  
own vehicle.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.  
Functional requirements  
▷
Data transfer must be activated.  
Acoustic warning  
Data protection, refer to page 66.  
In addition to the optical indicator, a warning  
signal sounds if your own vehicle moves into  
the respective direction.  
▷
▷
The My BMW App must be installed on the  
mobile end device.  
ConnectedDrive countries: a driver profile  
with an existing ConnectedDrive account  
must be activated.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Driver profiles, refer to page 67.  
▷
Radar sensors, refer to page 36.  
Switching the function on/off  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Switching on/off with other functions  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
▷
▷
In tight curves.  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Data privacy"  
Crossing objects are moving at a very slow  
or a very fast speed.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
▷
Other objects that hide cross traffic are in  
the capture range of the sensors.  
Switching on/off individually  
Pre-adjustment  
Remote 3D View  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Principle  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Data privacy"  
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, the My  
BMW App and images from the Surround View  
cameras enable you to display the vehicle’s  
surroundings on a mobile device.  
5. "Select services individually"  
6. "My BMW App and portal"  
7. "Remote 3D View"  
The function displays a snapshot of the situa-  
tion.  
Turning on/off  
Sensors  
1. "CAR"  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
2. "Settings"  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Data privacy"  
5. "Individual selection"  
▷
▷
▷
Front camera.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
Additional information:  
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System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
▷
Cameras, refer to page 35.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully operational or  
may not be available in the following situa-  
tions:  
▷
With a door or the trunk lid open. Dark fields  
in the display indicate areas that are not  
recorded by the system.  
▷
▷
With manually folded-in exterior mirrors.  
When other camera functions are being  
performed in the vehicle.  
▷
▷
▷
The vehicle moves faster than walking  
speed.  
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.  
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