CONTROLS -> Driver assistance systems for Your BMW Z4 2 Door First Generation (2002-2008)

Driver assistance systems  
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Driver assistance systems  
Overview  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features and functions that are  
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due  
to the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐  
tems. When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
Button Function  
System on/off, refer to page 176.  
Store current speed.  
Speed Limit Assist, refer to  
page 187: take over suggested  
speed manually.  
Rocker switch:  
Changing the speed limit, refer to  
page 177.  
Manual Speed Limiter  
Concept  
The system can be used to set a speed limit, for  
instance to prevent the vehicle from exceeding  
speed limits.  
Operation  
Switching on  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
General information  
The system can limit the speed, starting at a  
value of 20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can be  
driven at any speed below the set speed limit.  
The current speed is accepted as the speed  
limit.  
If the system is switched on while the vehicle is  
stationary or driving at low speeds,  
20 mph/30 km/h is set as the speed limit.  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the re‐  
spective speed.  
When the speed limit is switched on, DSC Dy‐  
namic Stability Control and COMFORT driving  
mode may be switched on as well.  
Switching off  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The system switches off automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations, for example:  
▷ When the engine is switched off.  
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▷ When cruise control is switched on.  
The speed limit can be exceeded intentionally.  
There is no warning in this case.  
▷ When certain programs are activated via the  
Driving Dynamics Control.  
Press the accelerator pedal all the way down to  
intentionally exceed the set speed limit.  
The displays go out.  
When the vehicle speed drops below the set  
speed limit, the limit is automatically reactivated.  
Interrupting  
If the reverse gear is engaged or idle, the system  
is interrupted.  
Warning when the speed limit is  
exceeded  
Changing the speed limit  
Visual warning  
If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐  
tor light in the instrument cluster flashes  
while the vehicle speed is greater than  
the set speed limit.  
Acoustic warning  
▷ If the speed limit is exceeded unintentionally,  
a signal sounds.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed limit is set.  
▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the ve‐  
hicle speed while driving, the signal sounds  
after some time.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
resistance point, the speed limit increases or  
decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
▷ If the speed limit is intentionally exceeded by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal all the way  
down, there is no signal.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
If the set speed limit is reached or unintentionally  
exceeded, such as when driving downhill, the ve‐  
hicle is not actively braked.  
Display in the speedometer  
If the speed limit is set during a trip to a value be‐  
low the current speed, the vehicle coasts until it  
drops to the set speed limit.  
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐  
tive.  
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐  
rupted.  
The current speed can also be stored by press‐  
ing a button:  
▷ No marking: system is  
switched off.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
Exceeding the speed limit  
Indicator light  
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed limit,  
a warning is issued.  
▷ The indicator light lights up: the sys‐  
tem is switched on.  
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▷ The indicator light flashes: the set speed limit  
has been exceeded.  
There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐  
age to property. Only use the system if driving  
at constant speed is possible.  
▷ Gray indicator light: the system has been in‐  
terrupted.  
Warning  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Cruise control  
Concept  
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐  
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
The system maintains the desired speed. The  
system accelerates and brakes automatically as  
needed.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise  
control settings may change under certain condi‐  
tions. For instance, acceleration can change de‐  
pending on the driving mode.  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 178.  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting, refer to page 180.  
Safety information  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 179.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Store current speed.  
Speed Limit Assist, refer to  
page 187: take over suggested  
speed manually.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to page 179.  
Switching cruise control on/off  
Warning  
Switching on  
The use of the system can lead to an increased  
risk of accidents in the following situations,  
for instance:  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light  
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
▷ On winding roads.  
▷ In heavy traffic.  
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet  
conditions, or on a loose road surface.  
Cruise control is active. The current speed is  
maintained and stored as desired speed.  
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
Switching off  
The stored speed is displayed, refer to  
page 180, on the speedometer.  
Press the button on the steering wheel.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is  
deleted.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐  
ton.  
Pausing cruise control  
Press the button.  
Interrupting manually  
Changing the speed  
When active, press the button.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations, for example:  
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.  
▷ Steptronic transmission: when selector lever  
position D is disengaged.  
▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road  
is clear.  
▷ When SPORT PLUS is activated with Driving  
Dynamics Control.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
resistance point, the desired speed increases  
or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Setting the speed  
Maintaining and storing the speed  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
The maximum speed that can be set de‐  
pends on the vehicle.  
▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance  
point and holding it accelerates or deceler‐  
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on  
the accelerator pedal.  
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.  
Press the rocker switch up or down once while  
the system is interrupted.  
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Continuing cruise control  
System limits  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill.  
The speed may not be maintained on uphill  
grades if the engine power is insufficient.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐  
tional braking or accelerating may occur.  
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may ex‐  
ceed or drop below the set desired speed in  
some situations, for instance on downhill or uphill  
grades.  
Press the button with the system inter‐  
rupted.  
Active Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go function ACC  
Cruise control is continued with the stored val‐  
ues.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value is  
deleted and cannot be called up again:  
Concept  
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐  
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using  
the buttons on the steering wheel.  
▷ When the system is switched off.  
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
The system maintains the desired speed on  
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐  
ates or brakes automatically.  
Display in the speedometer  
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system  
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set  
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The  
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐  
lows.  
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐  
tive, the marking indicates the  
desired speed.  
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐  
rupted, the marking indicates  
the stored speed.  
General information  
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper and  
a camera on the interior mirror to detect vehicles  
driving ahead of you.  
▷ No marking: system is switched off.  
Indicator light  
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise  
control settings may change under certain condi‐  
tions. For instance, acceleration can change de‐  
pending on the driving mode.  
▷ Indicator light green: system is active.  
▷ Gray indicator light: the system has  
been interrupted.  
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.  
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective  
speed.  
▷ No indicator light: system is switched off.  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be displayed  
in the Head-up Display.  
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and  
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,  
the system is able to detect this within the given  
system limits.  
The symbol is displayed when the set  
desired speed is reached.  
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▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving  
vehicle.  
Safety information  
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.  
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Warning  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 182.  
or  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
Store current speed.  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
Speed Limit Assist, refer to  
page 187: take over suggested  
speed manually.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Continue cruise control with the last  
setting, refer to page 184.  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 182.  
Increase the distance, refer to  
page 184.  
Warning  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Switch distance control on/off.  
Reduce distance, refer to page 183.  
Switch distance control on/off.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to page 183.  
Warning  
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐  
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
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Radar sensor  
Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Switching on  
Depending on the equipment, press the  
relevant button on the steering wheel.  
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light  
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
The radar sensor is located in the front bumper.  
Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐  
structed.  
Cruise control is active. The current speed is  
maintained and stored as desired speed.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
Camera  
Switching off  
To switch off the system while standing, step on  
brake pedal at the same time.  
Press the following button on the steering wheel  
again:  
Depending on the equipment, press the  
relevant button.  
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror  
clean and clear.  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is  
deleted.  
Interrupting manually  
When active, press the following button on the  
steering wheel:  
Area of application  
The system is best used on well-constructed  
roads.  
Button on the steering wheel.  
The minimum speed that can be set is  
20 mph/30 km/h.  
If interrupting the system while stationary, press  
on the brake pedal at the same time.  
The maximum speed that can be set is  
100 mph/160 km/h.  
The system can also be activated when station‐  
ary.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in the  
following situations:  
▷ When the driver applies the brakes.  
▷ When selector lever position D is disengaged.  
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▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or  
Changing the speed  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.  
▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's  
door is opened while the vehicle is standing  
still.  
▷ If the system has not detected objects for an  
extended period, for instance on a road with  
very little traffic without curb or shoulder  
markings.  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
▷ If the detection range of the radar is impaired,  
for instance by dirt or heavy fog.  
▷ After a longer stationary period when the ve‐  
hicle has been braked to a stop by the sys‐  
tem.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road  
is clear.  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the  
resistance point, the desired speed increases  
or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Setting the speed  
Maintaining and storing the speed  
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past  
the resistance point, the desired speed  
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the  
action.  
Adjusting the distance  
Safety information  
Press the rocker switch up or down once while  
the system is interrupted. The system will be ac‐  
tivated.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system  
limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk  
of accident or risk of damage to property. Be  
aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust  
the distance to the traffic and weather condi‐  
tions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐  
tance, possibly by braking.  
The current speed is maintained and stored as  
desired speed.  
The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐  
eter.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if  
necessary.  
The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐  
ton.  
Reduce distance  
Press the button.  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
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Instrument cluster will display selected distance,  
refer to page 184.  
Switch mode of the cruise control  
Switching cruise control without distance control  
off and on:  
Increase the distance  
▷
Press and hold this button.  
Press the button repeatedly until the  
desired distance is set.  
▷
Press and hold this button.  
Instrument cluster will display selected distance,  
refer to page 184.  
Switching on distance control:  
▷
Press the button.  
Continuing cruise control  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed.  
▷
Press the button.  
After switching, a Check Control message is dis‐  
played.  
Make sure that the difference between current  
speed and stored speed is not too large before  
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐  
tional braking or accelerating may occur.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Press the following button on the steering wheel  
with the system interrupted:  
Display in the speedometer  
Button on the steering wheel.  
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐  
tive, the marking indicates the  
desired speed.  
Cruise control is continued with the stored val‐  
ues.  
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐  
rupted, the marking indicates  
the stored speed.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value is  
deleted and cannot be called up again:  
▷ When the system is switched off.  
▷ No marking: system is switched off.  
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.  
Distance to vehicle ahead of you  
Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is  
shown.  
Changing between cruise control  
with/without distance control  
Symbol  
Description  
Safety information  
Distance 1  
Warning  
The system does not react to traffic driving  
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored  
speed. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Adjust the desired  
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as  
needed.  
Distance 2  
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Indicator/warning lights  
Symbol  
Description  
Distance 3  
Symbol  
Description  
Indicator light green: system is  
active.  
No indicator light: system is  
switched off.  
Distance 4  
This value is set automatically  
after the system is switched on.  
Vehicle symbol flashes:  
The conditions are not adequate  
for the system to work.  
The system was deactivated but  
applies the brakes until you ac‐  
tively resume control by press‐  
ing on the brake pedal or accel‐  
erator pedal.  
System interrupted.  
The vehicle symbol and dis‐  
tance bars flash red and an  
acoustic signal sounds:  
No distance control display, as  
the accelerator pedal is being  
pressed.  
Brake and make an evasive ma‐  
neuver, if necessary.  
Detected vehicle  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Desired speed  
Symbol  
Description  
Some system information can also be displayed  
in the Head-up Display.  
Green symbol:  
A vehicle has been detected  
ahead of you.  
The symbol is displayed when the set  
desired speed is reached.  
Distance information  
The system maintains the set distance to the ve‐  
hicle in front.  
The symbol is displayed when the dis‐  
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead is  
too short.  
As soon as the detected vehicle drives off, the  
vehicle symbol in the distance indicator will move  
away.  
The distance information is active in the follow‐  
ing situations:  
To accelerate, activate ACC, for instance by  
briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal or  
pressing the rocker switch.  
▷ Active Cruise Control switched off.  
▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected, refer  
to page 143.  
▷ Distance too short.  
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▷ Speed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h.  
System limits  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
swerves into your lane, the system may not be  
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐  
tance. It may not be possible to restore the se‐  
lected distance in certain situations, including if  
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles  
driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly  
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving  
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system re‐  
quests that the driver intervene by braking and  
carrying out evasive maneuvers, if needed.  
Detection range  
Cornering  
The detection capacity of the system and the  
automatic braking capacity are limited.  
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be  
detected.  
Deceleration  
The system does not decelerate in the following  
situations:  
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the  
speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐  
not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive  
into a curve at an appropriate speed.  
▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road  
users.  
▷ For red traffic lights.  
▷ For cross traffic.  
The system has a limited detection range. Situa‐  
tions can arise in tight curves where a vehicle  
driving ahead will not be detected or will be de‐  
tected very late.  
▷ For oncoming traffic.  
Swerving vehicles  
When you approach a curve the system may  
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the  
bend of the curve. If the system decelerates you  
may compensate it by briefly accelerating. After  
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected  
until it is completely within the same lane as your  
vehicle.  
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releasing the accelerator pedal the system is re‐  
activated and controls speed independently.  
Malfunction  
Radar sensor  
Driving off  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off  
automatically; for example:  
The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐  
sor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused  
by damage incurred, for instance during parking.  
A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐  
tem fails.  
▷ On steep uphill grades.  
▷ In front of bumps in the road.  
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.  
Have the system checked by a dealer's service  
center or another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
Weather  
The system may be impaired when the detection  
range of the radar sensor is partially covered  
such as by the license plate holder.  
The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐  
orable weather or light conditions:  
▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.  
Camera  
▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are  
already recognized.  
The function for detecting and responding when  
approaching stationary vehicles may be limited in  
the following situations:  
Examples of unfavorable weather or light condi‐  
tions:  
▷ During calibration of the camera immediately  
after vehicle delivery.  
▷ Wet conditions.  
▷ Snowfall.  
▷ Slush.  
▷ If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
▷ Fog.  
▷ Glare.  
Speed Limit Assist  
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic  
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐  
stance by braking, steering or evading.  
Concept  
When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed  
Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit  
along the route, this new speed value can be ap‐  
plied for the following systems:  
Engine power  
The desired speed is also maintained downhill.  
The speed may not be maintained on uphill  
grades if the engine power is insufficient.  
▷ Manual Speed Limiter.  
In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may ex‐  
ceed or drop below the set desired speed in  
some situations, for instance on downhill or uphill  
grades.  
▷ Cruise control.  
▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function.  
The speed value is suggested as the new de‐  
sired speed to be applied. To apply the speed  
value, the corresponding system must be acti‐  
vated.  
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▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limit  
Safety information  
can be applied manually.  
▷ "Show anticipation": detected speed lim‐  
its are displayed in the instrument cluster  
without being applied.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
▷ "Off": Speed Limit Assist will be switched  
off.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
A message is indicated in the instrument cluster  
when the system and cruise control are acti‐  
vated.  
Warning  
Symbol  
Function  
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted  
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci‐  
dent. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic  
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
Indicator light illuminates green, to‐  
gether with the symbol for a cruise  
control system:  
Speed Limit Assist is active and  
detected speed limits can be ap‐  
plied manually for the displayed  
system.  
Overview  
Detected change of a speed limit  
with immediate effect.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Indicator light illuminates green:  
the detected speed limit can be  
applied with the SET button.  
Apply suggested speed manually.  
As soon as the speed limit has  
been applied, a green checkmark  
is displayed.  
Rocker switch:  
Set speed, refer to Cruise Control.  
Switching on/off and adjusting  
Via iDrive:  
Apply detected speed limit  
manually  
A detected speed limit can be applied to cruise  
control manually.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Driving"  
As soon as the SET icon lights up,  
press the button.  
5. "Speed Limit Assistant"  
6. "Info on speed limits"  
Select the desired setting:  
System limits  
Speed Limit Assist is based on the Speed Limit  
Info system.  
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Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info,  
refer to page 140.  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
Upcoming speed limits can only be applied for  
the Active Cruise Control.  
Warning  
The system may not respond to top speed limi‐  
tations when the navigation system is unable to  
clearly identify the position of the vehicle.  
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance  
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐  
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a  
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid  
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control  
is not yet active.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
Concept  
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you  
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the  
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a dis‐  
play on the Control Display.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Depending on the equipment version: obstacles  
at the side of the vehicle that are detected by the  
side ultrasonic sensors may also be reported by  
the side protection, refer to page 192, function.  
General information  
The ultrasound sensors for distance measure‐  
ments are located in the bumpers and possibly  
on the sides of the vehicle.  
The range, depending on obstacles and environ‐  
mental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.  
Park assistance button  
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im‐  
pending collision at a distance to the object of  
approx. 27 in/70 cm.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,  
for instance in the bumpers.  
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic  
warning is already issued at a distance to the ob‐  
ject of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
Safety information  
Functional requirements  
Warning  
Ensure full functionality:  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐  
ers, bicycle racks.  
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
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The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐  
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park  
assistance button.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Warning  
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when  
the engine is running.  
Signal tones  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: while  
approaching detected obstacles if the speed  
is slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The  
activation distance depends on the situation  
in question.  
General information  
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle  
is approaching an object. For instance, if an ob‐  
ject is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a  
signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.  
You may switch automatic activation when ob‐  
stacles are detected on and off.  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
Via iDrive:  
If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
If there are objects in front of and behind the ve‐  
hicle at the same time, with a distance smaller  
than approx. 10 in/25 cm, an alternating constant  
tone will sound.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. Where applicable: "Automatic PDC  
activation"  
Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone  
and constant tone are switched off if the selector  
lever position P is engaged.  
6. "Automatic PDC activation"  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
The intermittent tone is switched off after a short  
time when the vehicle is stationary.  
Depending on equipment, an additional camera  
view is also switched on.  
Volume  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
The PDC signal tone volume can be adjusted.  
Via iDrive:  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Volume PDC signal"  
6. Set the desired value.  
Switching on/off manually  
Press the park assistance button.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
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qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
Visual warning  
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre‐  
vented under all circumstances.  
The function is available below walking speed  
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.  
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the  
braking intervention.  
After emergency braking to a stop, further creep‐  
ing toward an obstacle is possible. To creep to‐  
ward the obstacle, lightly press the accelerator  
pedal and release it again.  
The approach of the vehicle to an object is  
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are  
farther away are already displayed on the Control  
Display before a signal sounds.  
If the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed, the  
vehicle drives off as usual. Manual braking is pos‐  
sible at any time.  
The display appears as soon as PDC is activated.  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors green, yellow and red when obstacles are  
detected.  
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC  
and parking assistant.  
Pathway lines are faded in for better estimation  
of the required space.  
Safety information  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a  
different view with obstacle markings as needed:  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐  
tively intervene where appropriate.  
1. Press the Controller to the left, if needed.  
2. For instance "Park. sensors only"  
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 202: de‐  
pending on the equipment, it is warned in the  
PDC display against vehicles approaching in the  
front or rear from the side.  
Activating/deactivating the system  
Via iDrive:  
Depending on the equipment  
version: emergency brake  
function, Active PDC  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
Concept  
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates  
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of  
collision.  
5. If necessary, "Active PDC with braking  
interv."  
6. "Active PDC with braking interv."  
General information  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
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markings are shown in black after a certain time.  
The area next to the vehicle must be newly cap‐  
tured.  
Depending on the equipment  
version: side protection  
Concept  
The system warns of obstacles on the side of  
the vehicle.  
System limits  
Safety information  
General information  
Warning  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC  
and parking assistant.  
Display  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
▷ For small children and animals.  
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance  
coats.  
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,  
for instance from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle  
markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐  
cle.  
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged  
or out of position.  
▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐  
stacles.  
▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high  
relative humidity, wet conditions, snowfall,  
cold, extreme heat, or strong wind.  
▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles  
were detected.  
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
▷ No markings, black area: the area next to the  
vehicle was not yet captured.  
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷ With moving objects.  
Limits of side protection  
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges.  
The system only displays stationary obstacles  
that were previously detected by sensors while  
passing them.  
▷ With objects with corners, edges, and  
smooth surfaces.  
The system does not detect whether an obstacle  
moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the  
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▷ With objects with a fine surface structure  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
such as fences.  
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.  
White symbol is displayed, and the range  
of the sensors is dimmed on the Control  
Display.  
▷ With small and low objects, for instance  
boxes.  
▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of  
the lane.  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a  
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in  
foam material.  
▷ With plants and bushes.  
Rearview camera  
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
Concept  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
▷ Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of  
the vehicle is not taken into account by the  
system.  
False warnings  
Safety information  
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐  
lowing conditions even though there is no obsta‐  
cle within the detection range:  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐  
tively intervene where appropriate.  
▷ In heavy rain.  
▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with  
ice.  
▷ When sensors are covered in snow.  
▷ On rough road surfaces.  
▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.  
▷ In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐  
rages.  
Overview  
Depending on the vehicle  
equipment: button in the vehicle  
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.  
▷ Due to heavy exhaust.  
▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance  
sweeping machines, high pressure steam  
cleaners or neon lights.  
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic  
PDC activation on obstacle detection, refer to  
page 190, for instance in automatic vehicle  
washes.  
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Park assistance button  
Switching the view via iDrive  
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,  
change the view via iDrive:  
Camera  
1. If necessary, tilt the controller to the side.  
2.  
"Rear view camera"  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Functional requirements  
▷ The rearview camera is switched on.  
▷ The trunk lid is fully closed.  
▷ Keep the recording range of the camera  
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems that  
are not connected to a trailer power socket  
can restrict the visibility range of the camera.  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
trunk lid.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If  
necessary, clean the camera lens.  
Assistance functions  
General information  
Switching on/off  
More than one assistance function can be active  
at the same time.  
Switching on automatically  
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐  
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine  
is running.  
The assistance functions can be manually acti‐  
vated.  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
2. With corresponding equipment:  
"Camera image"  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
3.  
▷
"Parking aid lines".  
Pathway lines and turning radius lines are  
displayed, refer to page 195.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
▷
"Obstacle mark.".  
Depending on the vehicle  
equipment: switching on/off  
manually  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
obstacles detected by PDC Park Distance  
Control are displayed, refer to page 195,  
by markings.  
Press the park assistance button.  
▷ On: the LED lights up.  
▷ Off: the LED goes out.  
The parking assistance functions are shown on  
the Control Display.  
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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the green pathway line covers the corre‐  
sponding turning radius line.  
Parking aid lines  
Pathway lines  
Obstacle marking  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐  
quired when parking and maneuvering on level  
roads.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacles  
behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park  
Distance Control sensors.  
Pathway lines depend on the steering angle and  
are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel  
movements.  
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image  
of the rearview camera.  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings  
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance  
Control.  
Turning radius lines  
Setting brightness and contrast  
via iDrive  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1. Move the Controller to the right, if needed.  
2.  
3.  
"Camera image"  
"Brightness"  
"Contrast"  
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed  
on the camera image together with pathway  
lines.  
▷
▷
4. Set the desired value.  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.  
System limits  
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the  
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.  
Deactivated camera  
If the camera is deactivated, for instance if the  
trunk lid is open, the camera image is displayed  
hatched in gray.  
Parking using pathway and turning radius  
lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning ra‐  
dius line leads to within the limits of the park‐  
ing space.  
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Detection of objects  
General information  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
The functions for parking diagonally to the road,  
driving out of parallel parking spaces, and driving  
out in reverse may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐  
sistance functions also consider data from the  
PDC Park Distance Control.  
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐  
trol chapter.  
Handling  
Parking assistant handling is divided into three  
steps:  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate  
the distance from the objects on the display.  
▷ Switching on and activating.  
▷ Parking space search.  
▷ Parking.  
Parking Assistant  
System status and instructions on required ac‐  
tions are displayed on the Control Display.  
Concept  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on  
both sides of the vehicle.  
Steptronic transmission  
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐  
ble parking line and takes control of the following  
functions during the parking procedure:  
▷ Steering.  
▷ Accelerating and braking.  
▷ Changing the gears.  
Parking is automatic.  
The system supports the driver in the following  
situations:  
▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel  
parking.  
Safety information  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when  
reverse parking diagonally to the road, diago‐  
nal parking. The system orients itself with the  
middle of the parking space during diagonal  
parking.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the  
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the  
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐  
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐  
ate.  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when  
driving out of parallel parking spaces, refer to  
page 200.  
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when  
exiting tight parking or street situations in re‐  
verse, see Back-up assistant, refer to  
page 200.  
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Functional requirements  
NOTICE  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ensure full functionality:  
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over  
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐  
tervene where appropriate.  
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐  
ers.  
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.  
The safety information of the PDC Park Distance  
Control, refer to page 189, applies in addition.  
For measuring parking spaces  
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.  
22 mph/35 km/h.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehicles:  
5 ft/1.5 m.  
Suitable parking space  
General information:  
▷ Gap behind an object that has a min. length  
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.  
▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.  
Parallel parking to the road:  
Park assistance button  
▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: your  
vehicle's length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.  
▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Depending on the equipment version: diagonal  
parking:  
▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle's  
width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.  
▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length.  
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must  
be estimated by the driver. Due to technical  
limitations, the system is only able to approxi‐  
mate the depth of diagonal parking spaces.  
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,  
and the ultrasound sensors in the bumpers, the  
parking spaces are measured and the distances  
to obstacles determined.  
For parking  
▷ Doors and trunk lid are closed.  
Steptronic transmission:  
▷ Driver's safety belt is fastened.  
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Parking space search and system  
status  
Switching on and activating  
Switching on with the button  
Press the park assistance button.  
The LED lights up.  
The current status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
▷
Parking assistant is activated and parking  
space search is active.  
The current status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
▷ Control Display shows suitable parking  
spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐  
hicle symbol. When Park Assistant is active,  
suitable parking spaces are highlighted and  
an acoustic signal sounds. Switch signal tone  
on/off, refer to page 199.  
To activate:  
"Autom. Parking"  
Switching on via iDrive  
Display of the rearview camera or PDC view  
must be active.  
▷ If a diagonal or parallel parking space is clearly  
detected, the system automatically adjusts  
the suitable parking method. In the case of  
parking spaces suitable for parallel and diago‐  
nal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In  
this case, the desired parking method must  
be selected manually.  
1. Move the Controller to the right.  
2. Activate the parking assistant on the Control  
Display:  
"Autom. Parking"  
Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
▷
The parking procedure is active. Steering  
control has been taken over by system.  
▷ 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.  
Sym‐  
bol  
Meaning  
Gray: the system is not available.  
White: the system is available but not  
activated.  
Parking using the parking  
assistant  
The system is activated.  
Parking space search is active.  
Parking  
The parking procedure is active.  
Steering control has been taken over  
by system.  
1. Switching on and activating the parking assis‐  
tant.  
Engage the reverse gear and activate the  
system or press the parking assistance but‐  
ton, refer to page 198, on the Control Display.  
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Parking assistant is activated.  
▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays  
clearances that are too small.  
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of  
up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a dis‐  
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.  
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts or  
the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on the  
Control Display, refer to page 198.  
▷ When switching to another function on the  
Control Display.  
Steptronic transmission:  
▷ If the trunk lid is open.  
▷ If doors are open.  
3. Confirm the suggested parking space for the  
parking process: select the parking space on  
the Control Display.  
▷ When setting the parking brake.  
▷ During acceleration.  
The system takes over the steering.  
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
▷ When the brake pedal remains pressed for an  
extended period while the vehicle is station‐  
ary.  
Steptronic transmission:  
At the end of the parking procedure, the P  
selector lever position is set.  
▷ When unfastening the driver's safety belt.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The end of the parking procedure is indicated  
on the Control Display.  
Resuming  
An interrupted parking procedure can be contin‐  
ued, if needed.  
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to  
page 198, and follow the instructions on the  
Control Display.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
▷
Press the park assistance button.  
Switching off  
The system can be switched off manually:  
▷
"Autom. Parking" Select the symbol on  
the Control Display.  
Press the park assistance button.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
Switching signal tone for  
suitable parking spaces on/off  
Via iDrive:  
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or  
takes over steering.  
1. "CAR"  
▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road  
surfaces.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Automatic Parking"  
6. "Alert if parking space detected"  
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome, such as curbs.  
▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly ap‐  
pear.  
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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐  
rently used.  
Driving out of parking spaces  
1. Switch on drive-ready state.  
2. Steptronic transmission:  
Depending on the equipment  
version: driving out of a parking  
space using the parking  
assistant  
Press the park assistance button or shift into  
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary to  
switch on the parking assistant.  
3. Move the Controller to the right.  
4. Activate the parking assistant on the Control  
Concept  
Display:  
"Autom. Parking"  
The system makes driving out of parallel parking  
spaces easier.  
5. On the Control Display, confirm the required  
direction for driving out of the parking space if  
necessary.  
General information  
6. Steptronic transmission:  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
The system takes control of the maneuver. A  
message will be displayed at the end of the  
maneuver.  
7. Make sure that the traffic situation permits  
driving out of the parking space and drive off  
as usual.  
Steptronic transmission  
The parking assistant calculates an optimal line  
for pulling out of a parking space and takes con‐  
trol of the following functions during the maneu‐  
ver:  
The parking assistant is switched off auto‐  
matically.  
Depending on the equipment  
version: back-up assistant  
▷ Steering.  
▷ Accelerating and braking.  
▷ Changing the gears.  
Concept  
The system supports the driver when driving in  
reverse, for instance when driving out of tight  
parking or street situations.  
The vehicle maneuvers automatically until the  
vehicle reaches a position in which the driver can  
drive out of the parking space without further  
steering movements.  
The vehicle stores the driving movements of the  
last route before the vehicle is switched off. This  
stored route can be driven back with automated  
steering.  
Functional requirement  
▷ The vehicle has been parked using the park‐  
ing assistant.  
General information  
▷ An obstacle has been detected in front of the  
vehicle.  
This function may not be available. Contact your  
authorized dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center as to whether this addi‐  
tional function is currently in your vehicle or when  
it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.  
▷ The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m lon‐  
ger than your vehicle.  
The system takes control of the steering when  
driving in reverse along the stored route.  
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The driver controls driving the vehicle via accel‐  
erator pedal and brake.  
Terminating the system  
The system automatically cancels in situations  
such as the following:  
Functional requirement  
▷ Drive forward without interruption to store the  
route.  
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or  
takes over steering.  
▷ When engaging a forward gear.  
▷ A maximum of 165 ft/50 m will be stored.  
▷ After a few minutes when the vehicle is sta‐  
tionary.  
▷ To store the route, do not exceed a driving  
speed of 22 mph/36 km/h.  
▷ If the vehicle leaves the stored lane during re‐  
versing; for example, at the maximum steer‐  
ing angle.  
▷ The return route must be at least  
12 in./30 cm wider than your vehicle.  
Driving back with automated  
steering  
1. Press the park assistance button or shift into  
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary  
and the drive-ready state is switched on.  
Limits of the back-up assistant  
▷ When you reach normal road traffic or if you  
suddenly encounter an obstacle, stop imme‐  
diately and take over control of the vehicle.  
▷ The maximum speed for driving in reverse is  
limited to approximately 6 mph/9 km/h.  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
3. "Back-up Assistant"  
If the maximum speed is exceeded, a warning  
is issued and the function may be canceled.  
The system takes over the steering.  
The possible route is shown on the Control  
Display.  
System limits  
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and  
carefully drive off with the accelerator pedal  
and the brake.  
Safety information  
Warning  
When driving in reverse, pay attention to the  
vehicle's surroundings, and if you suddenly  
encounter an obstacle, stop immediately and  
take over control of the vehicle. Pay attention  
to the information from the PDC.  
The system is designed to operate in certain  
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐  
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐  
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk  
of damage to property. Actively intervene as  
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐  
er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐  
tem’s operation and limitations.  
5. Follow the instructions on the Control Display  
where required.  
6. Stop no later than when normal traffic is  
reached and take control of the vehicle, such  
as by shifting to a forward gear.  
At the end of the stored route, a signal will  
sound and a request will be displayed, also  
with the instruction to take control of the ve‐  
hicle.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assistance  
in the following situations:  
▷ In tight curves.  
▷ For diagonal parking spaces.  
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▷ With small and low objects, for instance  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
boxes.  
▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of  
the lane.  
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in  
foam material.  
▷ On slippery ground.  
▷ With plants and bushes.  
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can move into the blind area of the  
sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds.  
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.  
▷ In case of changes to an already-measured  
parking space.  
▷ Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of  
the vehicle is not taken into account by the  
system.  
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge  
of a port.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐  
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐  
tected at all.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in  
the following situations:  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
▷ For small children and animals.  
▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance  
coats.  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
▷ With external interference of the ultrasound,  
for instance from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
Cross traffic warning  
▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged  
or out of position.  
Concept  
▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high  
relative humidity, wet conditions, snowfall,  
cold, extreme heat, or strong wind.  
At blind driveways or when driving out of diago‐  
nal parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is  
detected sooner by the system than is possible  
from the driver's seat.  
▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
▷ With moving objects.  
▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges.  
▷ With objects with corners, edges, and  
smooth surfaces.  
▷ With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
▷ For objects with porous surfaces.  
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Radar sensors  
General information  
The radar sensors are located in the rear  
bumper.  
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor  
the area behind the vehicle.  
The system indicates approaching traffic.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar  
sensors clean and unobstructed.  
Switching on/off  
Activating/deactivating the system  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the  
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility  
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐  
propriate.  
1.  
2. Move the Controller to the right.  
3. "Settings"  
Press the park assistance button.  
4. "Cross traffic warning"  
5. "Cross traffic warning"  
Or via iDrive:  
Overview  
1. "CAR"  
Button in the vehicle  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Driver Assistance"  
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"  
5. "Cross traffic warning"  
6. "Cross traffic warning"  
Switching on automatically  
If the system was activated on the Control Dis‐  
play, it is automatically switched on as soon as  
PDC Park Distance Control or Panorama View is  
active and a gear is engaged.  
Park assistance button  
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is  
switched on.  
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Switching off automatically  
The system is automatically switched off in the  
following situations:  
Display in the PDC Park Distance  
Control view  
▷ When the speed exceeds walking speed.  
▷ When a certain driving distance is exceeded.  
▷ With an active parking operation of the park‐  
ing assistant.  
Warning  
General information  
In the PDC Park Distance Control view, the re‐  
spective boundary area flashes red, if vehicles  
are detected by the sensors.  
The respective display is called up on the Con‐  
trol Display. A signal tone may sound and the  
light in the exterior mirror may flash.  
Acoustic warning  
Light in the exterior mirror  
In addition to the optical indicator, a warning sig‐  
nal sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re‐  
spective direction.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is very  
high.  
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if vehicles  
are detected by the rear sensors and your own  
vehicle is moving backwards.  
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
▷ In tight curves.  
▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered,  
for instance by stickers.  
▷ If cargo protrudes.  
▷ If crossing objects move at a very slow speed.  
▷ If other objects are in the capture range of the  
sensors, that hide cross traffic.  
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