2019 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE Owners Manual

Limits
of
flank
protectionThe
system
only
shows
stationary
obstacles
that
were
previously
detected
by
the
sensors
when driving
past.
The
system
does
not
detect
whether
an
obstacle subsequently
moves.
The
markings
are
shown
in
black
after
a
certain
time
when
the
vehicle
is
staj
tionary.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
must
be
dej tected
again.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
limits
of
the
system.
There
is
a
danj
ger
of
accidents
or
damage
to
property. Observe
the
information
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
Limits
of
ultrasound
measurement
Certain
conditions
and
objects
may
push
ultraj sound
measurement
to
its
limits,
including
the
following:
'xSmall
children
and
animals.'xPersons
wearing
certain
types
of
clothing,
for example
a
coat.'xExternal
interference
with
the
ultrasound,
for
example
by
passing
vehicles
or
loud
maj
chines.'xSensors
which
are
dirty,
iced
up,
damaged
or
incorrectly
adjusted.'xCertain
weather
conditions,
for
example
high
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
extreme heat
or
strong
wind.'xTrailer
drawbars
and
tow
hitches
of
other
vej
hicles.'xThin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xMoving
objects.'xHigher
protruding
objects,
for
example
proj
jecting
walls.'xObjects
with
corners,
edges
and
smooth
surj
faces.'xObjects
with
fine
surfaces
or
structures,
for
example
fences.'xObjects
with
porous
surfaces.'xSmall
and
low
objects
such
as
boxes.'xObstacles
and
people
at
the
edge
of
the
lane.'xSoft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam.'xPlants
or
shrubs.'xLow
objects
already
indicated,
for
example
kerbs,
may
enter
the
sensors'
blind
areas
bej
fore
or
after
a
continuous
tone
is
given.'xThe
system
does
not
take
into
account
loads projecting
beyond
the
outline
of
the
vehicle.
False
alarms
Under
the
following
conditions,
the
system
may
issue
a
warning
even
though
there
is
no
obstacle
in
the
detection
range:
'xIn
heavy
rain.'xIf
the
sensors
are
very
soiled
or
covered
with
ice.'xIf
the
sensors
are
covered
with
snow.'xOn
rough
road
surfaces.'xOn
uneven
surfaces,
for
example
speed bumps.'xIn
large,
rectangular
buildings
with
smoothwalls,
for
example
underground
car
parks.'xIn
washing
bays
and
car
washes.'xDue
to
dense
exhaust
gases.'xDue
to
other
ultrasonic
sources,
for
example
sweeping
machines,
steam-jet
cleaners
or
neon
lights.
To
reduce
false
alarms,
for
example
in
automatic
car
washes,
switch
off,
see
page
246,
automatic
activation
of
PDC
when
obstacles
are
detected
if
necessary.
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Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
A
white
symbol
is
shown
and
the
capture
area
of
the
sensors
is
shown
in
dark
colj
our
on
the
Control
Display.
PDC
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
Without
Surround
View:rear-view
camera
Principle
The
rear-view
camera
provides
assistance
when
reverse
parking
or
manoeuvring.
It
does
this
by
showing
an
image
of
the
area
behind
the
vehicle on
the
Control
Display.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj tion
correctly.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents.Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.Additionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
sitjuation
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
injtervene
actively
in
the
corresponding
situations.
Overview
Depending
on
the
equipment: button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Camera
The
camera
lens
is
located
in
the
handle
strip
of
the
boot
lid.
Dirt
can
impair
the
quality
of
the
image.
Clean
the camera
lens
if
required.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
on
if
selecj
tor
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
engine
is
running.
Switching
off
automatically
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
when
a
certain
distanceor
speed
is
exceeded.
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Switch
the
system
back
on
if
necessary.
Depending
on
the
equipment:
switching
on/off
manually
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.'xOn:
the
LED
is
illuminated.'xOff:
the
LED
is
extinguished.
The
parking
assistance
functions
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive If
the
rear-view
camera
view
is
not
displayed,change
the
view
via
iDrive:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
side.2.

Rear
view
camera
The
image
from
the
rear-view
camera
is
shown.
Operating
requirements
'xThe
rear-view
camera
is
switched
on.'xThe
boot
lid
is
completely
closed.'xKeep
the
detection
area
of
the
camera
clear. Projecting
loads
or
carrier
systems
that
are
not
connected
to
a
trailer
socket
can
restrict the
detection
area
of
the
camera.
Assistance
functions
GeneralA
number
of
assistance
functions
can
be
active
simultaneously.
The
assistance
functions
can
be
activated
manj
ually.
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.With
the
corresponding
equipment:



Camera
picture3.'x

Parking
guide
lines.
Driving
path
lines
and
turning
circle
lines
are
shown,
see
page
251.'x

Obstacle
mark..Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
obstaj
cles
detected
by
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
are
displayed,
see
page
252,
by
markings.
Parking
aid
lines
Driving
path
lines
The
driving
path
lines
help
you
to
estimate
the space
required
when
parking
and
manoeuvringon
a
level
road
surface.
The
driving
path
lines
are
dependent
on
the
steering
angle
and
are
continuously
adapted
to
the
steering
wheel
movements.
Turning
circle
lines
The
turning
circle
lines
can
only
be
shown
in
the camera
image
together
with
driving
path
lines.
The
turning
circle
lines
show
the
course
of
the
smallest
possible
turning
circle
on
a
level
road surface.
Once
the
steering
wheel
has
been
turned
bej
yond
a
certain
angle,
only
one
turning
circle
line is
displayed.
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Parking
with
the
help
of
driving
path
and
turning
circle
lines1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
red
turning circle
line
is
within
the
boundaries
of
the
parkj
ing
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
so
that
the
green
driving
path
line
covers
the
corresponding turning
circle
line.
Obstacle
marking
Depending
on
the
equipment,
obstacles
behindthe
vehicle
are
detected
by
the
Park
DistanceControl
PDC
sensors.
Obstacle
markings
can
be
shown
in
the
image
from
the
rear-view
camera.
The
colour
incrementation
corresponds
to
the markings
of
Park
Distance
Control
PDC.
Setting
brightness
and
contrast
via
iDrive
With
rear-view
camera
switched
on:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.

Camera
picture3.'x

Brightness'x

Contrast4.Set
the
desired
value.System
limits
Deactivated
camera
If
the
camera
is
deactivated,
for
example
when
the
boot
lid
is
opened,
the
camera
image
is
disj played
as
grey
hatching.
Detection
of
objects
Very
low
obstacles
and
higher,
protruding
obj
jects
such
as
ledges
cannot
be
detected
by
the
system.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
some
assistance
functions
also
take
account
of
Park
Distance Control
PDC
data.
Observe
the
notes
in
the
chapter
on
Park
Disj tance
Control
PDC.
The
objects
shown
in
the
Control
Display
may
be
closer
than
they
appear.
Do
not
estimate
the
disj tance
to
objects
based
on
the
display.
Surround
View
with Parking
Assistant
Plus
Principle
The
system
provides
assistance
with
parking
and
manoeuvring.
It
does
this
by
displaying
an
image
of
the
area
all
round
the
vehicle
on
the
Control
Display.
General
Several
cameras
capture
the
area
from
various
selectable
perspectives.
In
addition,
assistance
functions,
for
example
help
lines,
can
be
shown
in
the
display.
The
following
camera
perspectives
can
be
disj played:
'xAutomatic
camera
perspective,
see
page
254:
the
system
automatically
shows
the
appropriate
camera
perspective
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'xRear-view
camera,
see
page
254:
for
reprej
senting
the
areas
behind
the
vehicle.'xFlank
view
right
and
left,
see
page
256:
for
representing
the
areas
to
the
side
of
the
vehij cle.'xCamera
perspective
movable
using
iDrive.Free
camera,
see
page
254.'xPanorama
View,
see
page
257:
for
reprej
senting
crossing
traffic,
for
example
at
juncj tions
and
exits,
depending
on
which
gear
iscurrently
engaged.
Depending
on
the
view,
the
vehicle
surroundingsor
a
partial
area
are
displayed.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
danger
of
accidents. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.Additionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
sitj
uation
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
inj tervene
actively
in
the
corresponding
situations.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Panorama
View
Cameras
Front
camera
Rear-view
camera
One
camera
is
located
under
each
exterior
mirror
housing.
Dirt
on
the
camera
lenses
can
impair
the
quality
of
the
image.
Clean
the
camera
lenses
if
rej quired.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
on,
see
page
246,
if
selector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
engine
is
running.
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The
camera
perspective
appropriate
for
the
corjresponding
driving
situation
is
shown.
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.'xOn:
the
LED
is
illuminated.'xOff:
the
LED
is
extinguished.
Switching
off
automatically
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
when
a
certain
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
Switch
the
system
back
on
if
necessary.
Camera
perspectives
Overview
1Function
bar,
left2Camera
image3Flank
view4Automatic
camera
perspective5Movable,
free
camera
perspective6Function
bar,
right7Rear-view
camera8Selection
window
Selection
window
In
the
selection
window,
the
individual
camera
perspectives
can
be
selected
using
iDrive.
Flank
view
The
flank
view
can
be
selected
for
the
right
orleft
vehicle
side.
This
view
helps
with
positioning
the
vehicle
at
the
kerb
or
in
the
case
of
other
obstacles
at
the side,
by
displaying
the
side
surroundings.
The
flank
view
looks
from
the
rear
to
the
front.
In
the
case
of
danger,
it
automatically
focuses
on possible
obstacles.
Automatic
camera
perspective The
automatic
camera
perspective
displays
a
steering-dependent
view
into
the
respective
drivj
ing
direction.
This
perspective
adjusts
to
the
respective
driving situation.
As
soon
as
obstacles
are
detected,
the
view switches
to
a
fixed
presentation
of
the
area
in front
or
behind
the
bumper
or,
if
necessary,
to
a
flank
view.
Movable,
free
camera
perspective If
the
movable
camera
perspective
is
selected,
a
circular
path
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
By
turning
the
Controller
or
using
the
touch
funcj
tion,
defined
perspectives
along
the
circular
path can
be
selected.
The
current
perspective
is
marked
with
a
camera symbol.
With
BMW
Gesture
Control:
the
movable
camera perspective
can
be
moved
along
the
circular
path using
BMW
Gesture
Control,
see
page
61.
To
exit
the
function,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
side and
select
a
different
camera
function.
Rear-view
camera
This
view
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the
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Function
barsFunction
bar,
right
Assistance
functions
can
be
activated,
see
page
255,
and
settings
made
using
the
function
bar
on
the
right.
To
do
this,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right
if
necessary.'x

Park
Assist,
see
page
259.'x

Reversing
Assistant,
see
page
263.'x

Camera
picture'x

Brightness,
see
page
258.'x

Contrast,
see
page
258.'x

Parking
guide
lines,
see
page
255.'x

Obstacle
mark.,
see
page
256.'x

Settings:
to
perform
settings,
for
examj
ple
to
use
the
activation
points
with
Panorj
ama
View.
Function
bar,
left
It
is
possible
to
select
various
views
directly
using
the
function
bar
on
the
left.
To
do
this,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
left
if
necessary.
'x

Automatic
camera
perspective,
see
page
254.'x

Free
camera,
see
page
254.'x

Car
wash,
see
page
256.
Assistance
functions
GeneralA
number
of
assistance
functions
can
be
active
simultaneously.
The
following
assistance
functions
can
be
activaj
ted
manually:
'x

Parking
guide
lines.'x

Obstacle
mark..'x

Car
wash.
The
following
assistance
functions
are
shown automatically:
'xFlank
protection,
see
page
256.'xDoor
opening
angle,
see
page
256.
Parking
aid
lines
Driving
path
lines
The
driving
path
lines
help
you
to
estimate
the space
required
when
parking
and
manoeuvringon
a
level
road
surface.
The
driving
path
lines
are
dependent
on
the
steering
angle
and
are
continuously
adapted
to
the
steering
wheel
movements.
Turning
circle
lines
The
turning
circle
lines
can
only
be
shown
in
the camera
image
together
with
driving
path
lines.
The
turning
circle
lines
show
the
course
of
the
smallest
possible
turning
circle
on
a
level
road surface.
Once
the
steering
wheel
has
been
turned
bej
yond
a
certain
angle,
only
one
turning
circle
line is
displayed.
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Parking
with
the
help
of
driving
path
and
turning
circle
lines1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
red
turning circle
line
is
within
the
boundaries
of
the
parkj
ing
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
so
that
the
green
driving
path
line
covers
the
corresponding turning
circle
line.
Obstacle
marking
Obstacles
behind
the
vehicle
are
detected
by
thePark
Distance
Control
PDC
sensors.
Obstacle
markings
can
be
shown
in
the
camera
image.
The
colour
incrementation
corresponds
to
the markings
of
Park
Distance
Control
PDC.
Washing
bay
view
The
washing
bay
view
provides
assistance
when driving
into
washing
bays
by
displaying
the
vehij
cle's
own
tyre
tracks.
Flank
protection
Principle
The
system
warns
about
obstacles
at
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
Display
Obstacle
markings
are
displayed
at
the
sides
of the
vehicle
to
protect
the
vehicle's
flanks.
'xNo
markings:
no
obstacles
have
been
detecj
ted.'xColoured
markings:
warning
that
obstacles
have
been
detected.
Limits
of
flank
protection
The
system
only
shows
stationary
obstacles
that
were
previously
detected
by
the
sensors
when driving
past.
The
system
does
not
detect
whether
an
obstacle
subsequently
moves.
As
a
result,
the
markings
in
the
display
are
no
longer
shown
at
standstill
after
a
certain
length
of
time.
The
area
next
to
the
vej hicle
must
be
detected
again.
Door
opening
angle
Principle
If
obstacle
marking
is
activated,
the
system
shows
any
fixed,
stationary
obstacles
that
are
rej stricting
the
opening
angle
of
the
doors.
The
system
does
not
issue
warnings
about
apj proaching
road
users.
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