2014 BMW 7 SERIES Pdc

Cameras
The lenses of the Top View camera are located
at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐
age quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 242.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Switching on/off manually Press button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to reel to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
▷The static, red turning radius line shows
the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.▷The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged
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track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷With a door open.▷With the trunk lid open.▷With an exterior mirror folded in.▷In poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Parking assistant The concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 153.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Transporting cargo
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
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Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivatedSymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
System status
▷Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant
is activated and search for parking space
active.▷Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.▷The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.▷Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐
hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and
PDC's signals.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐
ger of an accident.◀1.Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if needed.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.▷Press button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
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▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.▷When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷If a turn signal has been actuated contrary
to the desired side for parking.▷When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
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Cold starting, refer to Startingthe engine 74
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 80
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 81
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 143
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 143
Computer 99
Condensation on win‐ dows 166
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 188
Condition Based Service CBS 225
Configure driving mode 143
Confirmation signal 47
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 114 , 117
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 101
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 136
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 223
Coolant level 223
Coolant temperature 95
Cooler 177
Cooling function 167
Cooling, maximum 167
Cooling system 223
Corrosion on brake discs 188
Cosmetic mirror 174
Cruise control 151
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 144 Cruise Control, refer to Active
Cruise Control 144
Cruising range 95
Cupholder 182
Curb weight 247
Current fuel consumption 96
D
Damage, tires 214
Damping control, dy‐ namic 139
Data, technical 246
Date 95
Daytime running lights 106
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 166
Dehumidifying, air 167
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 100
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 204
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 204
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 204
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 204
Diesel particulate filter 187
Digital clock 95
Dimensions 246
Dimmable exterior mirrors 66
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 67
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 80
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Display in windshield 103
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 108
Displays 88
Displays, cleaning 242
Disposal, coolant 224
Disposal, vehicle battery 232 Distance control, refer to
PDC 153
Distance to destination 100
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 138
Drive-off assistant 136
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 136
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 141
Driving instructions, break- in 186
Driving mode 141
Driving notes, general 186
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 136
Driving tips 186
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 136
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 137
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 139
Dynamic Drive 139
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 136
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 137
E ECO PRO 193
ECO PRO, bonus range 194
ECO PRO display 193
ECO PRO displays 89
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LLamp replacement, rear 230
Lane departure warning 130
Lane margin, warning 130
Language on Control Dis‐ play 102
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 190
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 70
Leather, care 240
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 230
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 230
LED light 230
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 228
Length, vehicle 246
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 230
Light alloy wheels, care 241
Light bulb replacement, see Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 227
Light control 106
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 228
Lighter, rear 175
Lighting 105
Lighting, speaker 109
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 105
Lights 105
Lights and bulbs, see Lamp and bulb replacement 227
Load 190
Loading 189
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39 Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 37
Locking, automatic 47
Locking, settings 46
Locking via trunk lid 41
Lock, power window 50
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 72
Low beams 105
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 107
Lower back support 55
Low-Sulfur Diesel 203
Lug bolt lock 231
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 190
Lumbar support 55
M
Maintenance 225
Maintenance require‐ ments 225
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 96
Maintenance system, BMW 225
Make-up mirror 174
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 90
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 141
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 76
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 85
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 66
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 200
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 154 Manual operation, parking
brake 79
Manual operation, rearview camera 156
Manual operation, Side View 158
Manual operation, Top View 160
Manual operation, trunk lid 40
Marking on approved tires 215
Marking, run-flat tires 216
Massage seat, front 56
Massage seat, rear 59
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 97
Maximum speed, winter tires 215
Measure, units of 102
Medical kit 235
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 64
Menu, EfficientDynamics 195
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 99
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 90
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 214
Mirror 65
Mirror memory 64
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 187
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 228
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
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Multifunctional instrumentdisplay 88
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 61
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 62
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 241
New wheels and tires 214
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 237
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 225
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 225
Object detection, see Night Vision 127
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 157
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 95
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 222
Oil change interval, service requirements 96
Oil filler neck 221
Oil types, alternative 222 Oil types, approved 222
Old batteries, disposal 232
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 227
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44, 45
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 167
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 95
P Paint, vehicle 240
Parallel parking assistant 161
Park Distance Control PDC 153
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 188
Parking aid, refer to PDC 153
Parking assistant 161
Parking brake 76
Parking lights 105
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Parking with Automatic Hold 77
Particulate filter 187
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 66
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156 PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 153
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 127
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 125
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 241
Power failure 232
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 49
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 223
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 73
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 82
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 169
Rear axle steering 140
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