2014 BMW I8 parking sensors

3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Automatic headlight control
Position of switch
: the low beams are acti‐
vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in
twilight or if there is precipitation. The indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,
the low beams are not switched off immedi‐
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlight control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when to turn the lights on
in response to ambient lighting conditions.
E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under
these conditions, you should always switch on
the lights manually.◀
Daytime running lights With operating readiness switched on, the
daytime running lights light up in position 0,
or . After operating readiness is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posi‐
tion
.
Activating/deactivating In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Roadside parking lights
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on With operating readiness switched off, press
the lever either up or down past the resistance
point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switch off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Variable light distribution The concept This variable light distribution ensures that the
roadway is still more effectively illuminated,
depending on the vehicle speed.
The light distribution is automatically adjusted
to the speed. The freeway lights are activated
at speeds above 110 km/h after approx.
30 seconds or at a speed of 140 km/h.
Activating Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Variable light distribution is disrupted or failed.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
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Desired speedThe desired speed is displayed next to
the symbol in the info display.▷The indicator lights up green: the
system is active.▷The indicator lights up orange: the system
has been interrupted.▷No display: system is switched off.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements are currently not ready for
operations.
Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐played in the Head-up Display.
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept PDC is a support when parking. When you
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐
ble - then the object is reported through:
▷Signal tones.▷Visual display.
General information
Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure
the distances from objects.
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.▷By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,
bicycle racks and the like.▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
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.◀
Avoid driving fast with PDC
Avoid approaching an object too fast.
Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐
tive.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
At a glance
With front PDC: button in vehicle
PDC Park Distance Control
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Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:▷If selector lever position R is engaged while
the engine is running or in electric mode.
The rearview camera also switches on.▷If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐
cles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower
than approx. 2 mph/3 km/h.
You may turn off automatic activation:
1."Settings"2."Parking"3.Select setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
in use.
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.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Press button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
Display
Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.
if an object is detected to the left rear of the
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object in the front
is less than approx. 12 in/30 cm and in the rear
less than approx. 20 in/50 cm, a continuous
tone is sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off:▷When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.▷When selector lever position P is engaged
on vehicles with Steptronic transmission.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐
justed similar to the sound and volume set‐
tings of the radio.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the reel can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
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▷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.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷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, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.▷Through heavy pollution.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Red symbol is displayed, and the range
of the sensors is dimmed on the Con‐
trol Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐
sors.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
▷Rearview camera, refer to page 113▷Top View, refer to page 116.▷Side View, refer to page 118.
Rearview camera
The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
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Pathway lines▷Pathway lines can be superimposed on the
image of the rearview camera.▷They help you to estimate how much
space is needed when parking and maneu‐
vering on level pavement.▷They are dependent on the current steer‐
ing angle and are continuously adjusted to
the steering wheel movements.
Turning circle lines
▷Turning circle lines can only be superim‐
posed on the rearview camera image to‐
gether with pathway lines.▷They show the course of the smallest pos‐
sible turning radius on a level road.▷Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐
ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐
tain angle.Obstacle marking
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by
the PDC sensors and, when respectively
equipped, detected by the rearview camera.
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
Their colored margins match the markings of
the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐
tance to the object shown.
Parking using pathway and turning
radius lines
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Refueling 154
Remaining range 80
Remote control/key 36
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Remote control, univer‐ sal 125
Replacement fuse 174
Replacing wheels/tires 163
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 109
Reserve warning, refer to Range 80
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Retreaded tires 163
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 157
Roofliner 17
Rubber components, care 182
S Safe braking 136
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 50
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 182
Safety of the high-voltage system 178
Safety systems, airbags 93
SAVE Battery, maintaining charging state 61
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 178
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 49 Seating position for chil‐
dren 54
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever, Steptronic Sport transmission 68
Sensors, care 183
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 170
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 176
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 109
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 44
Settings, mirrors 51
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 85
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 69
Side airbags 93
Side View 118
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 60
Sitting safely 48
Size 186
Smallest turning radius 186
Snow chains 164
Socket 127
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 171
SOS button 175
Spare fuse 174
Specified engine oil types 167
Speed, average 84
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 84 Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed warning 85
Split screen 23
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 69
Stability control systems 105
Standard charging cable, see Level 1 charging cable 147
Standard charging, see Level 1 Charging 150
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 45
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 37
Starting the combustion en‐ gine 60
Stationary climate con‐ trol 123
Status control display, tires 96
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 67
Storage compartments 130
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 130
Storage, tires 164
Storing the vehicle 183
Summer tires, tread 162
Sun visor 127
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 78
Surround View 113
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 107
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
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