2019 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Displays
in
the
Head-up
DisplaySome system information can also be displayedin the Head-up Display.
System
limits
Engine
power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill, but may not be maintained on uphill grades if enjgine power is insufficient.
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. The system dej
tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the
vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are approaching slowly are indicated by signal tonesand a display on the Control Display.
Depending on the vehicle equipment: obstacles
on the side of the vehicle that are detected by
the sensors of the parking assistant can also be
reported by the PDC. See side protection, refer to page 187.
General
information The ultrasound sensors for measuring the disj
tances are located in the bumpers.
The maneuvering range, depending on the obj
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given in the following situations:
'xBy the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the obj ject.'xBy the rear middle sensors at a distance tothe object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.'xWhen a collision is imminent.'xWith parking assistant: by the side sensors at
approx. 24 in/60 cm from the object.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be dej
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.
Overview
With
front
PDC:
button
in
vehicle
Park assistance button
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Ultrasound
sensorsUltrasound sensors of the PDC,for instance in the bumpers.
Functional
requirements Ensure full functionality:'xDo not cover sensors, for instance with stickj
ers, bicycle racks.'xKeep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system switches on automatically in the foljlowing situations:
'xIf selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.'xIf equipped with parking assistant: when obj stacles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may switch automatic activation on and off
when obstacles are detected. Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Automatic PDC activation": depending on the vehicle equipment.5."Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
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 park assistance button.'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the rej
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park assistance button.
WARNING
Signal
tones An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicleis approaching an object. E.g., if an object is dej
tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tonesounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously loj
cated both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
Volume The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
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3."Tone"4."Volume settings"5."PDC"6.Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Visual
warning
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.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Conj
trol (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 disj
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Rear view camera"
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
side
protection
Concept
The system warns of obstacles on the side of
the vehicle.
General
information
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC
and parking assistant.
Display
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the vehicle at the sides.
'xColor markings: warning against detected objstacles.'xGray markings, hatched area: no obstacleswere detected.'xNo markings, black area: the area next to the
vehicle was not yet captured.
Limits
of
side
protection
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly capj
tured.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Follow the information rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
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Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in the following situations:'xFor small children and animals.'xFor persons with certain clothing, for instancecoats.'xWith external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.'xWhen sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.'xUnder certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snowj
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.'xWith tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.'xWith thin or wedge-shaped objects.'xWith moving objects.'xWith elevated, protruding objects such as ledges or cargo.'xWith objects with corners and sharp edges.'xWith objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.'xFor objects with porous surfaces.'xIf cargo protrudes.'xLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tonesounds.
False
warnings
The system may issue a warning under the folj
lowing conditions even though there is no obstaj
cle within the detection range:
'xIn heavy rain.'xWhen sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.'xWhen sensors are covered in snow.'xOn rough road surfaces.'xOn uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.'xIn large buildings with right angles and smooth walls, for instance in underground gaj
rages.'xIn automatic vehicle washes.'xDue to heavy exhaust.'xDue to other ultrasound sources, for instance sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultraj
sound sources is no longer present, the system is again fully functional.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Surround
View
Concept
Surround View comprises various camera assisj
tance systems that help the driver when parking,
maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersecj
tions.
'xRearview camera, refer to page 188.'xSide View, refer to page 191.'xTop View, refer to page 192.
Rearview
camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
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behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Disj
play.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acjtively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
Camera
The camera lens is located in the handle of the tailgate.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is switched on automatically if selecj
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
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.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
switching
on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Functional
requirement
'xThe rearview camera is switched on.'xThe tailgate is fully closed.'xKeep the recording range of the camera
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trailers that are not connected to a trailer
power socket can lead to malfunctions.
Activating
assistance
functions
More than one assistance function can be activeat the same time.
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
'xParking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
'xObstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Obstacles are marked, depending on the vej hicle equipment.
Pathway
lines
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the imj
age of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space rej
quired when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steerjing wheel movements.
Turning
radius
lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposedon the rearview camera image together with
pathway lines.
Turning radius lines show the course of the smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
Obstacle
marking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, 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.
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Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines1.Position the vehicle so that the turning radius lines lead to within the limits of the parking
space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Display
settings
BrightnessWith the rearview camera switched on:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. Select the symbol.3.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isreached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. Select the symbol.3.Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the Controller.
System
limits
Detection
of
objects Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by the system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some asj
sistance functions also consider data from the PDC Park Distance Control.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Conj
trol chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
Side
View
Concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. 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 improve visibility, two
cameras in the front of the vehicle record the
traffic situation on each side. The images from
both cameras are shown simultaneously on the
Control Display.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Side View
Cameras
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers capture
the image.
The two camera lenses are located on the sides
of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If rej
quired, clean the camera lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on/off
manually Press button.
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.
Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the
position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Brightness"3.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isreached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Contrast"3.Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the Controller.
System
limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of330 ft/100 m.
Top
View
Concept
Top View provides assistance in parking and maj
neuvering. The area around the doors and the
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