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Parking

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Parking

▷

Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to

page 268.

Vehicle features and options

▷

Back-up Assistant, refer to page 273.

Trailer Assistant, refer to page 320.

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Safety information

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute for

the driver’s personal judgment in assessing

the traffic situation. Based on the limits of

the system, it cannot independently react to

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Parking assistance systems

General information

The parking assistance systems include differ-

ent individual systems. The individual systems

help the driver when parking, maneuvering, or

reversing by providing various assistance func-

tions, sensors, and camera views.

Additional information:

▷

Rearview camera, refer to page 256.

Overview

Semi-automatic camera perspective, refer

to page 257.

Button in the vehicle

▷

Automatic camera perspective, refer to

page 257.

▷

Side view, refer to page 258.

3D view, refer to page 258.

Trailer hitch view, refer to page 259.

Car wash view, refer to page 259.

Panorama View, refer to page 260.

Automatic activation of panorama view, re-

fer to page 260.

Park assistance button

Panorama View

▷

Door opening angle, refer to page 261.

Remote 3D View, refer to page 262.

Park Distance Control, refer to page 263.

Active Park Distance Control, refer to

page 266.

▷

Drive-off monitoring, refer to page 267.

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systems help you park, maneuver, and reverse

your vehicle.

Sensors

The parking assistance systems are controlled

by the following sensors:

General information

Depending on the equipment, one or more

cameras capture the area from different se-

lectable perspectives.

▷

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

▷

Ultrasonic sensors, side.

Front camera.

Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround-

ings or a part of it is depicted.

Top view cameras.

Rearview camera.

Depending on the national-market version, ei-

ther the automatic or the semi-automatic cam-

era perspective is displayed.

Additional information:

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

Turning display on/off

Operating concept

The camera-based individual systems are op-

erated with the function bars on the control

display. The camera views can be viewed by

selecting the appropriate icon.

General information

The parking assistance systems view switches

off automatically when driving forwards or if a

certain distance or speed is exceeded.

In the Parking menu, some parking assistance

systems can be configured individually.

With reverse gear

Some parking assistance systems can be

started by voice control as needed, e.g., driving

in/out of a parking space with the Automatic

Parking Assistant.

When drive-ready state is switched on, the dis-

play is automatically switched on if selector

lever position R is engaged.

Additional information:

With the Park Assist key

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 57.

Press the button.

Calling up Park menu

Via iDrive

1.

Apps menu

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Parking"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

Display in the instrument cluster

The instrument cluster shows displays of some

parking assistance systems such as Park Dis-

tance Control or Automatic Parking Assistant.

6. Select the desired settings.

Display

Principle

With the Park Distance Control display and

various camera views, the parking assistance

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Parking view

1

Status of parking assistance systems

Assisted View

2

3

1

Toolbar, left

Selection menu

2

3

4

5

6

7

Camera image

Selection window

Display on the control display

Automatic camera perspective

Semi-automatic camera perspective

Side view

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment and on the

activated parking assistance system, the con-

trol display will vary.

Toolbar, right

Toolbar, left

Assistance view

Different views and settings can be selected

via the left toolbar depending on the equip-

ment:

▷

"Parking view"

Depending on vehicle equipment, camera

views or the Park Distance Control view are

displayed.

▷

"Assist view"

A stylized top view of the vehicle is dis-

played.

1

Toolbar, left

▷

"Panorama view"

The cross traffic view is displayed.

"More"

2

3

4

Camera image

Vehicle top view

Toolbar, right

▷

"3D view"

A three-dimensional view of the vehicle

is displayed.

"Trailer coupling view"

The view shows the zoom onto the

trailer hitch.

"Car wash view"

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Your own lane can be displayed to make

it easier to drive into a car wash.

Icon

Meaning

No search for parking assistance

system offers.

▷

"Settings"

Settings can be entered in the Park

menu.

No other parking assistance sys-

tems available.

Parking assistance systems have

failed.

Toolbar, right

The Parking Assistant functions are displayed

in the right toolbar.

Search for parking assistance sys-

tem offers is active.

▷

Status of the parking assistance systems.

Available parking methods of the Automatic

Parking Assistant.

White: an available maneuver is se-

lected but is not being performed.

Functional requirements have not

been met or the functions transfer

has been completed.

▷

Functions of the Back-up Assistant.

Trailer Assistant functions.

Additional information in case of malfunc-

tions.

Green: parking assistance system is

active. Functions are controlled de-

pending on the system activated.

Status of parking assistance

systems

Additional displays

The status of parking assistance systems is

indicated by icons on the toolbar on the right of

the control display, in the status area on the in-

strument cluster, and on the Head-up display,

depending on vehicle equipment. In addition

to this icon, text also appears on the control

display.

General information

Additional displays can be shown in the cam-

era image of the display of the parking assis-

tance systems, e.g., parking aid lines, to make

parking and maneuvering easier.

Several additional displays can be active at the

same time.

The following parking assistance systems are

displayed:

▷

Automatic Parking Assistant.

Back-up Assistant.

Turning additional displays on/off

1.

Apps menu

Trailer Assistant.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

6. Select the desired setting.

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Using parking aid lines

Parking aid lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning

circle line leads to within the limits of the

parking space.

Pathway lines

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the green pathway line covers the corre-

sponding turning circle line.

Obstacle marking

Pathway lines help you to estimate the space

required when parking and maneuvering on

level roads.

Lane lines are displayed in front of or behind

the vehicle depending on the gear engaged.

The pathway lines are continuously adjusted

to the steering movements depending on the

steering-wheel angle.

Obstacles are detected by the sensors.

The obstacles detected by the Park Distance

Control are shown by marks in the camera im-

age.

Turning circle lines

Colored gradients for the obstacle markings in

green, yellow and red indicate the distances.

Functional limitations

The system can be used only to a limited ex-

tent in the following situations:

▷

With a door open.

With open cargo area.

With exterior mirrors folded in.

Turning circle lines can only be superimposed

on the camera image together with pathway

lines.

Areas with gray hatching with an icon in the

camera image identify areas that are currently

not shown such as an open door.

The lines show the course of the smallest pos-

sible turning circle on a level road.

Only one turning circle line is displayed after

the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-

gle.

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System limits

Rearview camera

Safety information

Principle

The rearview camera helps when reverse

parking and maneuvering. The area behind the

vehicle is shown on the control display.

Warning

Because of system limitations, this system

may either not respond, or respond too late,

incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk

of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-

formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding

the scope of the system’s operation and limi-

tations.

Additional views can be shown on the display,

e.g., parking aid lines and obstacle markings.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Functional requirements

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

▷

The cargo area is fully closed.

▷

The camera area is clean and clear.

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 39.

Turning the rearview camera on/off

Field of view

Turning the camera view on

automatically

Because of the camera angle, the areas under

the vehicle cannot be viewed by the cameras.

When drive-ready state is switched on, the

rearview camera is automatically switched on

if selector lever position R is engaged.

Detection of objects

Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding

objects such as ledges may not be detected by

the system.

Turning the camera view off

automatically

The rearview camera turns off automatically

when driving forward or when a certain dis-

tance or speed is exceeded.

Objects shown on the control display may be

closer than they appear. Do not estimate the

distance to the objects on the control display.

The camera's detection range can be limited

by protruding cargo, a rear carrier, or a trailer.

Turning the camera view on/off

manually

Malfunction

A camera failure is displayed on the control

display.

1.

Press the button.

The malfunctioning camera's detection range

is shown by the shaded area on the control

display.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Depending on vehicle equipment: The

icon in the selection window is selected au-

tomatically.

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To exit rearview camera view, select an-

other camera view in the selection window

or press the button again.

General information

As soon as obstacles are detected, the view

changes to a fixed display of the area in front

of or behind the bumper, or switches to side

Park Distance Control as necessary.

Deactivated rearview camera

When the rearview camera is deactivated, for

instance when the cargo area is open, the

camera image is displayed with gray shading.

When reverse gear is engaged, the automatic

camera perspective is, if necessary, exited and

the system uses a semi-automatic camera

perspective to the rear. If necessary, select the

automatic camera perspective when reverse

gear is engaged. The automatic camera per-

spective will then be maintained for the current

parking operation.

Semi-automatic camera

perspective

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Principle

Depending on the parking direction and en-

gaged selector lever position, a fixed camera

perspective is displayed with the areas in front

of or behind the vehicle.

Turning the automatic camera

perspective on/off

Turning the camera view on/off

automatically

When the parking assistance systems' display

is turned on, automatic camera perspective is

selected automatically.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Turning the semi-automatic camera

perspective on/off

The icon in the selection window is selected

automatically.

To exit the steering-dependent camera view,

select another camera view in the selection

window.

1.

Press the button.

2.

Select the icon in the selection window.

To exit the fixed camera view, select an-

other camera view in the selection window.

Turning the camera view on/off

manually

Automatic camera

perspective

1.

Press the button.

2.

The icon in the selection window is se-

lected automatically.

Principle

To exit the steering-dependent camera

view, select another camera view in the se-

lection window or press the button again.

The automatic camera perspective shows a

steering-dependent view in the respective driv-

ing direction.

This perspective adapts to the respective driv-

ing situation.

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The side view looks from rear to front and, in

case of danger, focuses automatically on pos-

sible obstacles.

Side protection

Principle

The side Park Distance Control is automati-

cally displayed when the automatic camera

perspective is turned on. The function shows

obstacles located next to the vehicle.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Turning the side view on/off

Display

The selection window lets you choose the side

view for the left or right side of the vehicle.

1.

Press the button.

2.

Select the icon for the desired vehicle

side in the selection window.

To exit the side view, select another cam-

era view in the selection window.

To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle

markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-

hicle.

3D view

▷

No markings: no obstacles detected.

Principle

Color marks: warning against detected ob-

stacles.

With 3D view, a circle is displayed around the

vehicle top view in the selection window.

Specified perspectives can be selected on the

circle.

System limits

The system only displays stationary obstacles

that were previously detected by sensors while

passing them.

General information

The current perspective is marked with a cam-

era icon.

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.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Turning the 3D view on/off

Side view

1.

Press the button.

"More"

2.

3.

Principle

"3D view"

Side view shows the vehicle's side surround-

ings, making it easier to position the vehicle at

the curb or with other obstacles on the side.

To exit the 3D view, select another camera

view on the left toolbar.

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Trailer hitch view

Car wash view

Principle

To make it easier to attach a trailer, you can

zoom in on the view of the trailer hitch.

Principle

The car wash view assists when entering a car

wash.

General information

When zooming in, remember that the view

may no longer show certain obstacles.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Turning the car wash view on/off

Turning the trailer hitch view on/off

1.

Press the button.

"More"

2.

3.

1.

Press the button.

"More"

"Car wash view"

2.

3.

To exit the car wash view, select a different

camera view in the left toolbar.

"Trailer coupling view"

To exit the trailer hitch view, select another

camera view in the left toolbar.

Display

Your own lane is displayed for easier driving

into a car wash.

Two static circular segments help to estimate

the distance of the trailer to the trailer hitch.

This view can be used to position the vehicle

correctly within the washing system guide rails.

A docking line dependent on the steering-

wheel angle helps with aiming for the trailer

with the trailer hitch.

In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll

freely forward.

Additional information:

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 126.

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Press the panorama view button.

Panorama View

Principle

To exit panorama view, select another camera

view on the left toolbar or press the panorama

view button again.

The panoramic view gives you an earlier view

of crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and

intersections.

Display

General information

Road users concealed by obstacles to the left

and right of the vehicle can only be detected

relatively late from the driver's seat. To pro-

vide greater visibility, the front camera and, de-

pending on vehicle equipment, rearview cam-

era cover the side of the vehicle.

Depending on vehicle equipment, this func-

tion can turn on automatically when activation

points are saved.

Yellow lines on the screen display identify the

bumpers of your own vehicle.

The camera image shows different levels of

distortion in some areas and is thus not suita-

ble for distance estimations.

When reverse gear is engaged, the reversing

camera view is displayed. Depending on ve-

hicle equipment, the front camera view is dis-

played when forward gear is engaged.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the function

can be used when driving forward or in re-

verse.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Automatic activation of

panorama view

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following cam-

eras:

Principle

Positions at which panorama view should

switch on automatically can be saved as acti-

vation points.

▷

Rearview camera.

Depending on the equipment: front camera.

Turning the panoramic view on/off

Panorama view can be turned on and off using

the Park Assist or panorama view button:

General information

Up to ten activation points can be stored.

The activation points can be used when driv-

ing forward and, depending on national-mar-

ket version, when reversing.

1.

Press the park assistance button.

"Panorama view"

Follow instructions in the Parking assistance

systems chapter.

2.

Or:

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Functional requirements

Editing activation points

You can rename or delete specific activation

points or all of them.

▷

A GPS signal must be received.

▷

Depending on national-market version: A

BMW ID or driver profile must be activated.

1. Turn on the panorama view using the Park

Assist key or panorama view button.

▷

The reversing camera and front camera

must be installed.

2. "Manage points"

The direction of travel, selector lever posi-

tion, and vehicle angle must correspond to

a stored activation point.

A list of all saved activation points is dis-

played.

3. Select the desired setting.

Storing activation points

1. Drive your vehicle to the location where you Door opening angle

want the system to turn on, then stop.

2. Turn on the panorama view using the Park

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment, the door

opening angle display is shown automatically

when stationary.

Assist key or panorama view button.

3. "Activation point"

The current position is displayed.

4. "Save activation point"

This display helps estimate how far the doors

can be opened when parking.

Activation points are saved with the following

information, for example:

If obstacle marking is activated, the parking

view indicates fixed obstacles that obstruct the

opening angles of the doors.

▷

With the city/town.

With the city/town and the street.

With the GPS coordinates.

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

You can rename the location and street infor-

mation created automatically.

Using activation points

The use of activation points can be switched

on and off.

Display

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

6. "GPS-based"

The maximum opening angle of the doors is

displayed in selector lever position P.

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Data protection, refer to page 71.

System limits

The system does not provide a warning of ap-

proaching road users.

▷

The My BMW App must be installed on the

mobile end device.

ConnectedDrive countries: a BMW ID with

an existing ConnectedDrive account must

be activated.

The vehicle's surroundings are distorted in the

display for technical reasons.

Even if the door opening angle indicator on the

control display does not overlap with any other

objects, it is necessary to park carefully next to

other objects.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 72.

Activating/deactivating Remote 3D

View

The function can be activated or deactivated

individually or together with other functions.

Because of the perspective, higher, protruding

objects may be closer than they appear on the

control display.

1.

Apps menu

Remote 3D View

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Data privacy"

Principle

The My BMW App and camera views in park-

ing view such as automatic camera perspec-

tive enable you to display the vehicle’s sur-

roundings on a mobile device.

5. Select the desired setting.

After activation, Remote 3D View can be

accessed using the My BMW App.

The function displays a snapshot of the situa-

tion.

System limits

The system may not be fully operational or

may not be available in the following situa-

tions:

General information

For reasons of data protection, the function

can only be used three times within two hours.

▷

With a door or the cargo area open. Dark

fields in the display indicate areas that are

not recorded by the system.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

▷

With manually folded-in exterior mirrors.

When other camera functions are being

performed in the vehicle.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following cam-

eras:

▷

The vehicle moves faster than walking

speed.

▷

Front camera.

In case of missing or weak Internet connec-

tion.

Top view cameras.

Rearview camera.

Functional requirements

▷

Data transfer must be activated.

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Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid

driving off quickly while Park Distance Control

is not yet active.

Park Distance Control

Principle

Park Distance Control assists with parking.

Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles

in front of or behind the vehicle.

Sensors

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Obstacles that are detected by the side ultra-

sonic sensors can also be reported.

▷

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

General information

▷

Ultrasonic sensors, side.

The range of the system, depending on obsta-

cles and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

Turning Park Distance Control

on/off

An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im-

pending collision at a distance to the object of

approx. 27 in/70 cm.

Turning on the system automatically

The system switches on automatically in the

following situations:

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.

▷

When drive-ready state is switched on

when selector lever position R is engaged.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

▷

While approaching detected obstacles

if the speed is lower than approx.

2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance

depends on the situation in question.

Safety information

The automatic activation of detected obstacles

can be activated or deactivated.

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

6. "Automatic PDC activation"

Turning off the system automatically

When driving forward, the system turns off au-

tomatically as needed when a certain distance

or speed is exceeded.

Warning

Due to high speeds when the Park Distance

Control is activated, the warning can be de-

layed due to physical circumstances. There is

a risk of injury and risk of property damage.

Turning the system on/off manually

Press the button.

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▷

On: the LED illuminates.

Off: the LED goes out.

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

6. "PDC signal volume"

7. Set the desired value.

If the system is manually switched on when

the reverse gear is engaged, the rearview

camera image is displayed.

Depending on national-market

version: Turn off acoustic warning

Depending on national-market version, the

acoustic warning can be turned off while per-

forming a parking maneuver.

Depending on the national-market version, the

system cannot be turned off manually when

the reverse gear is engaged.

Acoustic warning

Press

the icon in the status field at the top

General information

of the control display.

An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle

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

is detected at the rear left of the vehicle, a

sound is heard from the rear left speaker.

When the Park Distance Control is switched

on again, the acoustic warning is automatically

switched on again.

Visual warning

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals of the intermittent tones.

General information

The approach to an object is displayed on the

control display and in the instrument cluster as

soon as the system is activated.

When the distance to a detected object is less

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

sounded.

When there are objects in front of and behind

the vehicle at the same time, at a distance

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

continuous tone will sound between the front

and rear speakers.

Objects that are farther away are already dis-

played before a signal sounds.

Depending on the view, pathway lines, turning

circle lines and obstacle markings are shown

for a better estimation of the space required.

The intermittent tones and the continuous tone

are turned off when selector lever position P is

engaged.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the sensor

detection range is shown by the shaded, ring-

shaped area. Green, yellow, and red markings

indicate when obstacles are detected within

the detection range.

Depending on national-market version, the in-

termittent tones are switched off after a short

time when the vehicle is stationary.

If an object approaches when the vehicle is

stationary, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

If vehicle is equipped with Cross Traffic Warn-

ing: A warning is also shown on the display for

vehicles approaching from the side at the rear

and front.

Adjusting the volume

To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle

markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-

hicle.

The volume of the acoustic warning can be

adjusted.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

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The system does not detect whether an obsta-

cle moves later on. When the vehicle is station-

ary, the gray shaded areas on the sides are

hidden after a certain time. The area on the

side of the vehicle must be newly captured.

Display

Depending on vehicle equipment, warnings

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

hind the vehicle.

Also follow the information on system limits in

the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.

Trailer towing

The rear functions of Park Distance Control are

switched off with a trailer attached or when the

trailer socket is occupied.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the sensor

detection range is shown by the shaded area

on the control display.

Example display of warnings behind the vehi-

cle.

Obstacles next to the vehicle are not displayed.

Depending on the national-market version, the

rear functions of Park Distance Control remain

switched on when trailer towing is enabled.

An icon is displayed on the control dis-

play.

Additional information:

Towing a trailer, refer to page 318.

Example display of warnings next to the vehi-

cle.

Unwarranted warnings

Reaching the system limits can cause unwar-

ranted warnings.

▷

Gray shaded area: Sensor detection range.

No obstacles were detected within detec-

tion range.

To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance

in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis-

tance Control activation on obstacle detection.

Colored marks in shaded area: Obstacles

have been detected within the detection

range.

Malfunction

Shaded area interrupted: the area next to

the vehicle has not yet been detected.

An icon is displayed on the control dis-

play.

Depending on vehicle equipment: The

sensor detection range may not be shown on

the control display.

System limits

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

The function for protecting the vehicle sides

only shows stationary obstacles that were pre-

viously detected by the sensors when passing

by.

Park Distance Control malfunction. Have the

vehicle checked by an authorized service cen-

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ter or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Active Park Distance Control

Warning

When using the trailer hitch, the assistance

system cannot react correctly because the

sensors are concealed. There is a risk of ac-

cident, injury, and property damage. Do not

use the driver assistance system while tow-

ing a trailer or when using the trailer hitch,

e.g., for a rear bicycle rack.

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.

Sensors

The function is available below walking speed

when driving in reverse or rolling backward.

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the

brake intervention. Emergency braking is not

performed.

▷

Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumpers.

Ultrasonic sensors, side.

Rearview camera.

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.

Deactivating Active Park Distance

Control temporarily

After emergency braking, the function can be

temporarily deactivated on the control display.

A corresponding message is displayed.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,

the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi-

ble at any time.

1. "Configure"

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

2. "Deactivate temporarily"

During continued driving in this surrounding

situation, no further emergency braking will

occur.

Safety information

The function is automatically reactivated when

Park Distance Control is switched on again.

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

Settings

It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle

will be protected by the system.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

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5. "Parking"

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

6. "Active PDC emergency braking"

7. Select the desired setting.

Safety information

Display

Warning

As soon as the system engages, an

icon is displayed with a corresponding

message.

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

System limits

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Functional limitations

The system cannot be used in the following

situations, for example:

Warning

When using the trailer hitch, the assistance

system cannot react correctly because the

sensors are concealed. There is a risk of ac-

cident, injury, and property damage. Do not

use the driver assistance system while tow-

ing a trailer or when using the trailer hitch,

e.g., for a rear bicycle rack.

▷

While Hill Descent Control is regulating the

vehicle speed, emergency braking is deacti-

vated.

Hill Descent Control, refer to page 219.

When driving with a trailer.

▷

If applicable, turn off the system temporarily, if

needed.

Sensors

Drive-off monitoring

The system is controlled by the following sen-

sors:

Principle

▷

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

In case of a risk of collision, the start-up mon-

itoring reduces the drive power when driving

off.

▷

Ultrasonic sensors, side.

Functional requirements

General information

▷

Selector lever position D or R is engaged

when the vehicle is stationary.

When obstacles are detected in close range in

front of the vehicle, the acceleration will be re-

duced. If necessary, this permits timely manual

braking.

▷

Obstacles in the immediate vicinity are de-

tected in front of or behind the vehicle.

When obstacles are detected behind the vehi-

cle, the system will brake.

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▷

The accelerator pedal is heavily applied,

nearly to the end point.

System limits

The accelerator pedal is immediately ap-

plied after engaging the selector lever posi-

tion and obstacle detection.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Turning drive-off monitoring on/off

Trailer towing

The system is deactivated if the trailer power

socket is occupied or trailer towing is activated,

e.g., when using a trailer or rear bicycle rack.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

Automatic Parking Assistant

6. "Drive off monitoring"

7. "Drive off monitoring"

Principle

Automatic Parking Assistant provides support

when parallel parking and parking transverse

to the road.

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

Depending on the national-market version, the

system is automatically turned on again at the

next drive.

In addition, the system makes it easier to

park out of parallel and perpendicular parking

spaces.

Canceling reduced drive power

The reduction of the drive power is canceled in

the following situations:

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.

▷

The accelerator pedal is released.

After the accelerator pedal has been de-

pressed completely twice.

The system calculates the best possible park-

ing line for driving in or out of parking spaces,

and takes control of the vehicle while parking.

▷

A specific distance has been traveled.

If the reduction in drive power is canceled by

covering a certain distance, the drive power is

released gradually.

The operating principle and operation of the

system is divided into the following steps:

▷

Parking space search.

Turning on.

Display

Parking.

As soon as the system engages, an

icon is displayed with a corresponding

message.

Driving out of parking spaces.

The parking manoeuver while parking is per-

formed automatically.

When driving out of parallel parking spaces,

the vehicle maneuvers automatically until it

reaches a position where it can be driven out

of the parking space without further steering

movements.

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When driving out of perpendicular parking

spaces, the vehicle is maneuvered out of the

parking space to enable continued driving in

the desired direction.

Parking methods

Park Assist supports the following functions:

General information

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

Safety information

Warning

Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the

road.

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

Perpendicular parking: reverse or forward

parking perpendicular to the road.

Warning

When using the trailer hitch, the assistance

system cannot react correctly because the

sensors are concealed. There is a risk of ac-

cident, injury, and property damage. Do not

use the driver assistance system while tow-

ing a trailer or when using the trailer hitch,

e.g., for a rear bicycle rack.

Warning

Driving out of parallel parking spaces.

The system can steer the vehicle over or onto

curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Watch surrounding traffic

closely and actively intervene where appro-

priate

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The depth of perpendicular parking spaces

must be estimated by the driver. Due to

technical limitations, the system is only able

to approximate the depth of perpendicular

parking spaces.

Parking operation

▷

Doors and cargo area are closed.

▷

Driver's seat belt is fastened.

Driving out of perpendicular parking spaces.

Leaving parking spaces

Sensors

▷

The vehicle was parked using the Auto-

matic Parking Assistant, and an object has

been detected in the area around the vehi-

cle.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is controlled

by the following sensors:

▷

Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-

ers.

▷

The vehicle was manually parked in re-

verse, and objects have been detected in

the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The

distance to a detected curb is at least 6 in-

ches/15 cm.

▷

Ultrasonic sensors, side.

Functional requirements

▷

The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m

longer than the vehicle.

Measurement of parking spaces

▷

Maximum speed while driving forward ap-

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

Displays

▷

Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

General information

The current status of parking assistance sys-

tems is shown on the right-hand toolbar, on

the instrument cluster, and on the Head-up

display, depending on vehicle equipment.

Suitable parking space

Longitudinal parking:

▷

Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a

parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.

Different icons are shown on the control dis-

play for selecting the parking method.

Minimum length of gap between two ob-

jects: own vehicle length plus approx.

2.6 ft/0.8 m.

The sequence of the displayed icons corre-

sponds to the prioritized parking option.

▷

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

The direction of the arrow changes for the

icons for parking methods for driving out of a

parking space.

Perpendicular parking:

▷

Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a

parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.

Icon

Meaning

Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle

width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.

Reverse lengthwise parking, right.

Reverse lengthwise parking, left.

Minimum depth: own vehicle length.

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The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

Icon

Meaning

Reverse perpendicular parking.

Forward perpendicular parking.

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are displayed on

the control display and in the instrument

cluster.

Turning parking operation display

on/off

When the Automatic Parking Assistant is ac-

tive, the parking operation is displayed in the

camera image on the control display.

3. On the control display: Select one of the

parking maneuvers offered. You can switch

to another parking maneuver as necessary.

In the instrument cluster: select suggested

parking method with the knurled wheel on

the steering wheel.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Green: the system takes control of the

parking operation.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play or in the instrument cluster.

The speed can be reduced with the brake.

Other interventions will cancel the system.

6. "Show assistance info"

Depending on national-market version, an

intermittent or continuous tone sounds for

Park Distance Control.

Turning the signal tone on/off

The signal tone for suitable parking spaces

can be turned on and off.

At the end of the parking operation, selec-

tor lever position P is set.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

The end of the parking operation is indi-

cated on the control display and in the in-

strument cluster.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Driver Assistance"

5. "Parking"

5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if

needed.

6. "Sound when available"

Driving out of a parking space using

the Automatic Parking Assistant

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

Parking using the Automatic

Parking Assistant

1. For the parking space search when driving

past parked vehicles at a speed of up to

approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of

max. 5 ft/1.5 m.

2.

With the vehicle at a standstill, press

button or engage reverse gear.

The parking space search is activated

and displayed on the instrument cluster.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

3. On the control display: select the desired

parking method.

2. Press the

gear.

button or engage reverse

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In the instrument cluster: select suggested

parking method with the knurled wheel on

the steering wheel.

▷

When unfastening the driver's seat belt.

With open cargo area.

With open hood.

4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play or in the instrument cluster.

With the doors open.

During activation or intervention by driver

assistance systems.

Green: the system takes control of ma-

neuvering.

▷

When changing over to another function on

the control display.

The speed can be reduced with the brake.

Other interventions will cancel the system.

When the view on the control display is

overlaid with messages.

A message will be displayed at the end of

the maneuver.

▷

On snow-covered or slippery road.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

5. Make sure that the traffic situation permits

driving out of parking space and driving off

as usual.

When there are obstacles that are hard to

overcome such as curbs.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is turned

off automatically.

▷

When there are obstacles that suddenly ap-

pear.

Canceling Automatic Parking

Assistant manually

The Automatic Parking Assistant can be can-

celed manually at any time, e.g.:

With insufficient distances, which are indi-

cated by Park Distance Control.

When a maximum number of parking at-

tempts or the time taken for parking is ex-

ceeded.

▷

Step lightly on the accelerator pedal twice

in succession.

When the system is automatically aborted, se-

lector lever position P is engaged.

▷

Step lightly on the accelerator pedal and

move the steering wheel slightly at the

same time.

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

▷

Depress the brake pedal and operate the

selector lever at the same time.

Continuing the parking operation

If parking or leaving a parking space has been

interrupted, the operation can be continued, if

needed.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is canceled

without engaging selector lever position P.

Driving can continue immediately.

Turn the Automatic Parking Assistant on again

and follow the instructions on the control dis-

play or in the instrument cluster.

Canceling Automatic Parking

Assistant automatically

The system automatically cancels in situations

such as the following:

System limits

▷

When the driver grasps the steering wheel

or takes over steering.

General information

Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

When operating the accelerator pedal or

the selector lever.

When setting the parking brake.

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No parking assistance

The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of-

fer assistance in the following situations:

Back-up assistant

Principle

▷

In tight curves.

The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing,

e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-

ing or road situations.

For diagonal parking spaces.

When towing a trailer.

For parking spaces that are only marked

with lines on the ground. The system ori-

ents itself according to objects.

General information

The vehicle stores the driving movements of

the last distance covered. This stored distance

can be driven in reverse with automated steer-

ing.

▷

For special parking spaces, e.g., metered

parking spaces with automatic locking

mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-

tems.

The system takes over the steering. The driver

must control the speed using the accelerator

and brake pedals.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

A maximum of 164 ft/50 m are stored.

Follow the information in the "Parking assis-

tance systems" chapter.

▷

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

Safety information

▷

On slippery ground.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

parking space.

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, and property damage. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the

surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready

to take over steering and braking at any time,

and actively intervene where appropriate.

▷

In case of changes to an already-measured

parking space.

With ditches or edges, for instance an edge

of a port.

Parking spaces that are not suitable may

be detected or suitable parking spaces may

not be detected at all.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

The Automatic Parking Assistant may not be

operational. Have the vehicle checked by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning

When using the trailer hitch, the assistance

system cannot react correctly because the

sensors are concealed. There is a risk of ac-

cident, injury, and property damage. Do not

use the driver assistance system while tow-

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ing a trailer or when using the trailer hitch,

e.g., for a rear bicycle rack.

In case of obstacles, stop immediately and

take over control of the vehicle. Follow the

instructions for Park Distance Control.

5. Right before the end of the stored distance

covered, a signal tone will sound and a

message is displayed.

Warning

The system can steer the vehicle over or onto

curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Watch surrounding traffic

closely and actively intervene where appro-

priate

Stop no later than when normal road traffic

is reached and take control of the vehicle

such as by shifting to forward gear.

Canceling the Back-up Assistant

manually

The assisted reversing by the Back-up Assis-

tant can be canceled manually:

Functional requirements

▷

Drive forward without interruption to store

the distance covered.

▷

"Cancel": select the icon on the control

display.

Press the button.

To store the distance covered, do not drive

faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.

▷

No trailer towing.

Driving in reverse with automated

steering

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

Canceling the Back-up Assistant

automatically

The system automatically cancels in situations

such as the following:

2.

3.

With the vehicle at a standstill, press

button or engage reverse gear.

▷

When the driver grasps the steering wheel

or takes over steering.

The parking assistance systems view is

displayed.

When shifting from reverse gear to another

selector lever position.

"Start back-up Assistant"

During activation or intervention by driver

assistance systems.

The length of the distance covered is dis-

played on the control display and in the in-

strument cluster.

When exiting the stored lane when revers-

ing, for instance with maximum steering-

wheel angle.

If applicable, follow the instructions on the

control display or in the instrument cluster.

▷

When the view on the control display is

overlaid with messages.

4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and

carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-

tor pedal and the brake.

▷

In case of a slippery surface.

When the vehicle is rolling such as on a

slope.

Green: the system takes control of

steering.

▷

In case of changed ambient conditions.

When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-

cle's surroundings.

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▷

When the trailer power socket is occupied

or when trailer towing is activated.

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

System limits

▷

The maximum speed when reversing is

limited to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h.

A warning is issued at a speed of approx.

4 mph/7 km/h.

If the maximum speed is exceeded, the

function is interrupted.

Different influences can lead to side deviations

when driving the stored distance covered in re-

verse. For example, this includes the following

factors:

▷

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, inclines or slippery road surface.

Greatly deviating conditions when storing

and driving the route, for instance other

tires or changed ambient conditions like

weather.

Also follow the information on system limits in

the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.

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