2020 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

'xWith
obstacles
and
persons
at
the
edge
ofthe
lane.'xWith
soft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam
material.'xWith
plants
and
bushes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.'xCargo
that
extends
beyond
the
perimeter
of
the
vehicle
is
not
taken
into
account
by
the
system.
Parking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be
dej
tected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
dej tected
at
all.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed. The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Remote
Control
Parking
Concept
The
vehicle
can
be
remotely
parked
and
driven out
in
reverse
in
the
case
of
suitable
forward-
parking
spaces,
for
instance
a
garage.
The
driver is
not
in
the
vehicle,
but
controls
the
parking
proj
cedure
responsibly
from
the
outside
using
the BMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
83.
Stop
the
vehicles
manually
in
the
case
of
obstaj
cles.
Using
the
BMW
display
key,
the
vehicle
can
be
moved
by
approx.
2
times
the
vehicle
length. The
speed
is
approx.
1.1
mph/1.8
km/h.
General
information The
following
systems
are
included
in
the
sysjtem:
'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
250.'xBMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
83.'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
236.


Button
on
the
BMW
display
key:
the
button
on
the
side
of
the
BMW
display
key
must
be pressed
and
held
for
the
duration
of
the
parking
procedure
so
that
the
vehicle
can
move.
Release the
button
for
obstacles
to
manually
stop
the
vej
hicle.
The
vehicle
stops
with
emergency
braking.
If
the
ultrasound
sensors
detect
obstacles
in
the parking
space
or
the
end
of
the
parking
space,
the
system
automatically
stops
the
vehicle
as
needed.
The
headlight
is
switched
on
for
the
duration
of
the
procedure.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
traffic and
parking
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
sitj
uations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Watch
trafj
fic
and
parking
situation
closely
and
actively
inj
tervene
where
appropriate.
Warning
Unauthorized
persons,
for
instance
children, can
move
the
vehicle
using
the
BMW
display
key
without
anybody
in
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Protect
the
BMW
display
key against
unauthorized
use.
NOTICE
The
parking
assistant
can
steer
the
vehicle
over
or
onto
curbs.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
inj
tervene
where
appropriate.
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OverviewUltrasound
sensors
With
the
four
side
ultrasound
sensors,
arrows,
and
the
ultrasound
sensors
in
the
bumpers,
the parking
spaces
are
measured
and
the
distances
to
obstacles
determined.
Cameras In
addition
to
the
ultrasonic
sensors,
the
parking
situation
during
Remote
Control
Parking
is
dej
tected
using
four
cameras.
Front
camera.
Rearview
camera.
One
camera
is
located
at
the
bottom
of
each
exj terior
mirror
housing.
Functional
requirements
General
information There
are
no
occupants
in
the
vehicle
during
theparking
procedure.
Driver
interventions
in
the
vehicle's
interior,
such
as
steering,
will
cancel
the
function.
Cameras
and
ultrasound
sensors
'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
instance
with
stickj
ers.'xKeep
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Clean them
as
needed.'xKeep
camera
lenses
clean
and
unobstructed.Clean
them
as
needed.
Suitable
parking
space
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is
possible
to
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'xWidth
of
the
parking
space:
vehicle's
own
width
without
exterior
mirrors,
plus
approx.
1.3
ft/0.4
m
on
each
side,
arrow
1.'xDistance
to
parking
space,
max.
6.5
ft/2
m,
arj
row
2.'xTo
move
the
vehicle
with
remote
control,
the
driver
must
hold
the
BMW
display
key
within the
wireless
range,
arrow
3,
outside
the
vehijcle.
Maximum
distance
from
vehicle
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m
to
approx.
13
ft/4
m.'xUphill
or
downhill
grades
max.
5
%.'xNo
duplex
garages.
Forward
parking
Parking While
driving
forward,
the
system
applies
minor
steering
corrections
as
needed.
1.Approach
the
parking
space
driving
forward,
centered
and
in
a
straight
line.
Stop
at
a
disj tance
of
maximum
6.5
ft/2
m.2.Engage
selector
lever
position
P
and
set
theparking
brake.
Switch
off
the
drive-ready
state
and
engine
using
the
Start/Stop
button.
Alternatively,
the
engine
can
continue
to
run.3.All
the
occupants
leave
the
vehicle.
Closing
the
doors.4.If
necessary,
switch
on
the
display
on
the
BMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
83,
and
canj
cel
the
display
block.
On
the
BMW
display
key,
change
to
the menu:
R/C
parking5.

Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
side
of
the
BMW
display
key
for
the
duration
of
the parking
procedure.6.Wait,
until
function
readiness
is
indicated
on
the
display.
Observe
possible
SMS
text
mesj
sages.7.ENGINE
START:
tap
the
button
to
start
the
engine
if
necessary.8.To
start
the
parking
procedure:
touch
the
arj row
symbol
for
drive
forward
on
the
display.


Press
and
hold
the
button:
the
vehicle
moves
as
long
as
the
button
is
pressed.
Rej lease
the
button
for
obstacles
within
the
drivj
ing
range
to
stop
the
vehicle.
For
approach
movements:
touch
the
arrow
symbol
for
drive
backward.
9.At
the
end
of
the
parking
procedure,
release
the
button
on
the
side
of
the
BMW
display key.
The
vehicle
stops.
ENGINE
STOP:
tap
the
button.'xThe
parking
brake
is
set.'xThe
engine
is
switched
off.
Lock
the
vehicle.
Cancel,
pause,
continue
the
parking
procedure
To
cancel
or
pause
the
parking
procedure:


Release
the
button.
The
vehicle
stops
with
emergency
braking.
To
continue
the
parking
procedure:


Press
the
button
again
within
30
seconds.
Driving
out
in
reverse
Driving
out
of
parking
spaces When
driving
in
reverse,
the
vehicle
drives
backjward
in
a
straight
line
without
steering.
1.If
necessary,
switch
on
the
display
on
the
BMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
83,
and
canj
cel
the
display
block.2.Unlock
the
vehicle.3.On
the
BMW
display
key,
change
to
the menu:
R/C
parking4.

Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
side
of
the
BMW
display
key
for
the
duration
of
the parking
procedure.5.Wait,
until
function
readiness
is
indicated
on
the
display.
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6.ENGINE
START:
tap
the
button.
The
enj
gine
starts.7.To
start
the
reversing
out
procedure:
touch
the
arrow
symbol
for
drive
backward
on
the display.


Press
and
hold
the
button:
the
vehicle
moves
as
long
as
the
button
is
pressed.
Rej lease
the
button
for
obstacles
within
the
drivj
ing
range
to
stop
the
vehicle.
8.At
the
end
of
the
reversing
out
procedure,
rej lease
the
button
on
the
side
of
the
BMW
disjplay
key.
The
vehicle
stops.9.Enter
using
the
BMW
display
key
and
drive
off
as
normal.
Alternatively,
the
vehicle
can
be
switched
off
using
the
BMW
display
key:
ENGINE
STOP:
tap
the
button.'xThe
parking
brake
is
set.'xThe
engine
is
switched
off.
Lock
vehicle
if
it
is
unlocked.
Cancel,
pause,
continue
the
parking
procedure
To
cancel
or
pause
the
parking
procedure:


Release
the
button.
The
vehicle
stops
with
emergency
braking.
To
continue
the
parking
procedure:


Press
the
button
again
within
30
seconds.
Messages
on
the
BMW
display
key
The
symbol
identifies
system
messages.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condij
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
rej
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Ownj
erss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sysj
temss
operation
and
limitations.
No
parking
assistance
The
parking
assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
tight
curves.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.'xAt
very
high
or
very
low
external
temperaj tures.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xOn
bumpy
road
surfaces
such
as
gravel roads.'xOn
slippery
ground.'xOn
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades.'xWith
accumulations
of
leaves/snow
in
the
parking
space.'xWith
a
mounted
emergency
wheel.'xIn
case
of
changes
to
an
already-measured parking
space.'xWith
ditches
or
edges,
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Functional
limitations
due
to
radio
interference
In
the
case
of
radio
interference,
functional
limitaj
tions
may
occur,
refer
to
page
86,
during
Remote
Control
Parking
with
the
BMW
display
key.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic
measurements
might
not
function
in
the
following
situations:'xFor
small
children
and
animals.'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instance coats.'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,
e.g.,
high relative
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
cold,
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.'xWith
objects
with
corners,
edges,
and
smooth
surfaces.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xWith
small
and
low
objects,
for
instance
boxes.'xWith
obstacles
and
persons
at
the
edge
of the
lane.'xWith
soft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam
material.'xWith
plants
and
bushes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
thesensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tone sounds.'xCargo
that
extends
beyond
the
perimeter
of
the
vehicle
is
not
taken
into
account
by
the
system.
Parking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be
dej
tected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
dej tected
at
all.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diagoj
nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
is detected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possiblefrom
the
driver's
seat.
General
information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
approaching
traffic.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
traffic
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored
as
well. Two
additional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
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Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj propriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addij
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off Activating/deactivating
the
system
1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Settings4.Cross
traffic
warning5.Cross
traffic
warning
Or
via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
Assistance4.Parking
and
Maneuvering5.Cross
traffic
warning6.Cross
traffic
warning
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
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Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front
system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
is engaged.
Switching
off
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWhen
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
operation
of
the
parkj
ing
assistant.
Warning
General
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
rej
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the camera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
your own
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sigjnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
rej
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
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'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xIf
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
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