2019 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

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
youmay
compensate
it
by
briefly
accelerating.
After
releasing
the
accelerator
pedal
the
system
is
rej
activated
and
controls
speed
independently.
Driving
off In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
cannot
drive
off
automatically;
for
example:
'xOn
steep
uphill
grades.'xFrom
bumps
in
the
road.
In
these
cases,
step
on
the
accelerator
pedal.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
can
occur
under
unfavj orable
weather
or
light
conditions:
'xPoorer
vehicle
recognition.'xShort-term
interruptions
for
vehicles
that
are
already
recognized.
Examples
of
unfavorable
weather
or
light
condij tions:
'xWet
conditions.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xGlare.
Drive
attentively,
and
react
to
the
current
trafficsituation.
If
necessary,
intervene
actively,
for
inj
stance
by
braking,
steering
or
evading.
Engine
power
The
desired
speed
is
also
maintained
downhill.
The
speed
may
not
be
maintained
on
uphill
grades
if
the
engine
power
is
insufficient.
In
ECO
PRO
driving
mode,
the
vehicle
may
inj
tentionally
exceed
or
drop
below
the
set
desired
speed
in
some
situations,
for
instance
on
downj
hill
or
uphill
grades.
Malfunction Radar
sensor
The
system
cannot
be
activated
if
the
radar
senj
sor
is
not
aligned
correctly.
This
may
be
caused by
damage
incurred,
for
instance
during
parking.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
if
the
sysj
tem
fails.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
rej
pair
shop.
The
system
may
be
impaired
when
the
detection
range
of
the
radar
sensor
is
partially
covered
such
as
by
the
license
plate
holder.
CameraThe
function
for
detecting
and
responding
when
approaching
stationary
vehicles
may
be
limited
in the
following
situations:'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xIf
the
camera
is
malfunctioning
or
dirty.
A Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant
Concept
The
system
assists
the
driver
in
keeping
the
vej
hicle
within
the
lane.
For
this
purpose,
the
sysj tem
executes
supporting
steering
movements,
for
instance
when
driving
in
a
curve.
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General
informationThe
system
determines
the
position
of
the
lane
markings
and
the
vehicle
driving
ahead
using
five
radar
sensors
and
a
camera.
Depending
on
the
speed,
the
system
orients
itj
self
according
to
the
lane
markings
or
vehicles
in
front.
Sensors
on
the
steering
wheel
detect
whether the
steering
wheel
is
being
touched.
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
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
approprij
ate.
Overview
Button
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSteering
and
lane
control
assistant
incl.
Traffic
Jam
Assist
on/off,
refer
to page
219.
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
bumpers.
Front
center
bumper.
Front
side
bumper.
Rear
bumper.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
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Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Functional
requirements
'xSpeed
below
130
mph/210
km/h.'xSufficient
lane
width.'xAbove
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
markj
ing
on
both
sides
is
detected.'xBelow
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
marking
on
both
sides
or
a
vehicle
driving
ahead
is
dej tected.'xHands
on
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xWide
curves.'xDrive
in
the
center
of
the
lane.'xTurn
signal
switched
off.'xThe
sensor
system
calibration
process
is
complete.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all function
conditions
are
fulfilled,
refer
topage
219.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
green.
The
system
is
active.
With
the
system
switched
on,
the
person
warnj
ing
with
City
braking
function
and
the
side
collij
sion
warning
are
active.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
goes
out. The
system
does
not
perform
supportive
steerj
ing
wheel
movements.
Interrupting
automatically The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations:'xAt
a
speed
above
130
mph/210
km/h.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
released.'xWhen
you
manipulate
steering.'xWhen
you
leave
your
own
lane.'xWhen
the
turn
signal
is
switched
on.'xWhen
the
lane
is
too
narrow.'xIf
for
a
particular
time
no
lane
marking
is
dej
tected
and
there
is
no
vehicle
driving
in
front.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all
function
conditions
are
fulfilled,
refer
to
page
219.
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Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionGray
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
on
standby.Green
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
activated.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds,
if
applicaj
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Green
steering
wheel
symbol
and
lane
marking
symbol:
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
keeping
the
vehicle
within
the
lane.Green
steering
wheel
symbol,
gray
lane
marking
symbol:
No
lane
marking
detected,
the
vehicle
follows
the
vehicle
ahead.
The
limits
of
steering
support
when
cornering
may
have
been
reached.SymbolDescriptionYellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
is
still
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
System
interrupj
tion
is
imminent.
The
system
does
not
perform
supportive
steering
wheel
movej
ments.
With
Active
Cruise
Control,
the
system
may
reduce
the
speed.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
All
system
information
can
also
be
displayed
inthe
Head-up
Display.
Lane
change
assistant
Concept
The
system
additionally
supports
the
driver
when changing
lanes
on
multilane
roads.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
functional
requirements
of
the
steeringand
lane
control
assistant
are
fulfilled,
refer
topage
219.'xDriving
on
a
road
without
pedestrians
or
cyj
clists
and
with
physical
barriers
to
oncoming traffic,
such
as
crash
barriers.'xLane
markings
have
been
detected.'xSensor
system
of
the
system
is
active
and
avehicle
approaching
from
the
rear
can
be
dejtected.'xActive
Blind
Spot
Detection
and
steering
inj
tervention
are
switched
on,
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'xSpeed
between
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h
and
approx.
110
mph,
180
km/h.
Changing
lanes
1.Ensure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits
changing
lanes.2.Press
the
turn
indicator
lever,
refer
to
page
135,
in
the
required
direction
to
the
pressure
point
for
signaling
briefly
and
hold
it
there.
Steering
support
in
the
required
direction
can be
detected
a
short
time
later.
After
the
lane
change,
the
system
helps
keep
the vehicle
in
the
new
lane.
Canceling
a
lane
change
If
the
turn
signal
lever
is
released
too
soon,
the system
helps
the
driver
keep
to
the
original
lane.
System
limits
General
information
The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
meaningfully
used
in
certain
situations.
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.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel The
sensors
cannot
detect
hand-steering
wheel
contact
in
the
following
situations:'xDriving
with
gloves.'xProtective
covers
on
the
steering
wheel.
Narrow
lanes
When
driving
within
narrow
lanes,
the
system cannot
be
activated
or
effectively
used,
for
inj
stance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
construction
areas.'xIn
rescue
lanes.'xWithin
city
limits.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
can
occur
under
unfavj orable
weather
or
light
conditions:
'xPoorer
recognition
of
vehicles
and
lane
markjings.'xShort-term
interruptions
for
vehicles
that
are
already
recognized.
Examples
of
unfavorable
weather
or
light
condij tions:
'xWet
conditions.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xGlare.
Drive
attentively,
and
react
to
the
current
trafficsituation.
If
necessary,
intervene
actively,
for
inj
stance
by
braking,
steering
or
evading.
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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
disj play
on
the
Control
Display.
With
Parking
Assistant:
obstacles
on
the
side
of
the
vehicle
that
are
detected
by
the
sensors
of the
parking
assistant,
may
also
be
reported
by
the
side
protection
function,
refer
to
page
225.
General
information
The
ultrasound
sensors
for
distance
measurej
ments
are
located
in
the
bumpers
and
possibly
on
the
sides
of
the
vehicle.
The
maneuvering
range,
depending
on
the
obj
stacle
and
environmental
conditions,
is
approx.
6
ft/2
m.
An
acoustic
warning
sounds
in
case
of
an
imj
pending
collision
at
a
distance
to
the
object
of approx.
27
in/70
cm.
For
objects
behind
the
vehicle,
the
acoustic
warning
is
already
issued
at
a
distance
to
the
obj
ject
of
approx.
5
ft/1.50
m.
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
sysjtem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Adjustdriving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
trafficclosely
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
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Ultrasound
sensors Ultrasound
sensors
of
the
PDC,for
instance
in
the
bumpers.
Functional
requirements Ensure
full
functionality:
'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
instance
with
stickj
ers,
bicycle
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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.'xWhile
approaching
detected
obstacles
if
the speed
is
slower
than
approx.
2.5
mph/4
km/h.
The
activation
distance
depends
on
the
situaj
tion
in
question.
You
may
switch
automatic
activation
on
and
off
when
obstacles
are
detected.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Parking4.Automatic
PDC
activation:
depending
on the
vehicle
equipment.5.Automatic
PDC
activation
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Depending
on
equipment,
an
additional
camera
view
is
also
switched
on.
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
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 General
information
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
vehij
cle,
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
is
less
than
approx.
10
inches/25
cm,
a
continuous
tone
is
sounded.
If
there
are
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
vej hicle
at
the
same
time,
with
a
distance
smaller
than
approx.
10
in/25
cm,
an
alternating
constant
tone
will
sound.
The
intermittent
tone
and
constant
tone
are
switched
off
if
the
selector
lever
position
P
is
enj
gaged.
The
intermittent
tone
is
switched
off
after
a
short
time
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Volume
The
ratio
of
the
PDC
signal
tone
volume
to
the
entertainment
volume
can
be
adjusted.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Tone4.Volume
settings5.PDC6.Set
the
desired
value.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
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Visual
warning
The
approach
of
the
vehicle
to
an
object
isshown
on
the
Control
Display.
Objects
that
are
farther
away
are
already
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
before
a
signal
sounds.
The
display
appears
as
soon
as
PDC
is
activated.
The
range
of
the
sensors
is
represented
in
the
colors
green,
yellow
and
red.
Pathway
lines
are
faded
in
for
better
estimation of
the
required
space.
When
the
image
of
the
rearview
camera
is
disj
played,
the
switch
can
be
made
to
PDC
or
to
a
different
view
with
obstacle
markings
as
needed:


Rear
view
camera
Crossing
traffic
warning,
refer
to
page
244:
dej
pending
on
the
equipment,
it
is
warned
in
the
PDC
display
against
vehicles
approaching
in
the front
or
rear
from
the
side.
With
parking
assistant:
emergency
braking
function,
Active
PDC
Concept
The
emergency
braking
function
of
PDC
initiates
an
emergency
braking
in
case
of
acute
risk
of collision.
General
information Due
to
system
limits,
a
collision
cannot
be
prejvented
under
all
circumstances.
The
function
is
available
from
walking
speed
while
backing
up
or
rolling
backward.
A
press
of
the
accelerator
pedal
interrupts
the braking
intervention.
After
emergency
braking
to
a
stop,
further
creepj
ing
toward
an
obstacle
is
possible.
To
creep
toj ward
the
obstacle,
lightly
press
the
acceleratorpedal
and
release
it
again.
If
the
accelerator
pedal
is
heavily
depressed,
the
vehicle
drives
off
as
usual.
Manual
braking
is
posj
sible
at
any
time.
The
system
uses
the
ultrasound
sensors
of
PDC
and
parking
assistant.
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.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Parking4.Active
PDC
with
braking
interv.5.Active
PDC
with
braking
interv.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
System
limits The
system
cannot
be
used
in
the
following
sitj
uations,
for
example:
'xWhen
driving
with
a
trailer.
If
required,
deactivate
the
system
via
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