2020 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Display
To
protect
the
sides
of
the
vehicle,
obstacle
markings
are
displayed
on
the
sides
of
the
vehij
cle.
'xColor
markings:
warning
against
detected
obj stacles.'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.
Side
protection
is
not
available,
if
the
trailer power
socket
is
in
use
or
trailer
towing
is
actij vated.
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.
Trailer
towing With
a
trailer,
a
trailer
power
socket
in
use
or
when
trailer
towing
is
activated,
the
rear
PDC
functions
will
be
switched
off.
White
symbol
is
displayed.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
range
of
the
sensors
is
shown
as
a
shaded
area
on
the
Control
Display.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
measj
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits,
e.g.,
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
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such
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'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
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.
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.'xWhen
the
trailer
hitch
cover
is
not
on
straight.'xDue
to
other
ultrasound
sources,
for
instance sweeping
machines,
high
pressure
steam
cleaners
or
neon
lights.
To
prevent
false
alarms,
switch
off
automatic
PDC
activation
on
obstacle
detection,
for
inj
stance
in
automatic
vehicle
washes.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
White
symbol
is
displayed,
and
the
range of
the
sensors
is
dimmed
on
the
Control
Display.
PDC
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Without
Surround
View:rearview
camera
Concept
The
rearview
camera
provides
assistance
in parking
and
maneuvering
backwards.
The
area
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
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
and
vehicle
surroundings
closely
and
acj tively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
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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
the
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.If
necessary,
tilt
the
controller
to
the
side.2.

Rear
view
camera
The
rearview
camera
image
is
displayed.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
rearview
camera
is
switched
on.'xThe
tailgate
is
fully
closed.'xKeep
the
recording
range
of
the
camera
clear.
Protruding
cargo
or
carrier
systems
and
trailers
that
are
not
connected
to
a
trailer
power
socket
can
restrict
the
visibility
range
of
the
camera.
Assistance
functions
General
information
More
than
one
assistance
function
can
be
active
at
the
same
time.
The
assistance
functions
can
be
manually
actij
vated.
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right,
if
needed.2.With
corresponding
equipment:



Camera
image3.'x

Parking
aid
lines.
Pathway
lines
and
turning
radius
lines
are
displayed.'x

Obstacle
mark..
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
obstacles
detected
by
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
are
displayed
by
markings.1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Trailer
hitch.
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aid
lines
Pathway
lines
Pathway
lines
help
you
to
estimate
the
space
rej
quired
when
parking
and
maneuvering
on
level
roads.
Pathway
lines
depend
on
the
steering
angle
and are
continuously
adjusted
to
the
steering
wheel
movements.
Turning
radius
lines
Turning
radius
lines
can
only
be
superimposed on
the
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.
Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines
1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
red
turning
raj
dius
line
leads
to
within
the
limits
of
the
parkj
ing
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
to
the
point
where the
green
pathway
line
covers
the
correj
sponding
turning
radius
line.
Obstacle
marking
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
obstacles
behind
the
vehicle
are
detected
by
the
PDC
Park Distance
Control
sensors.
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.
Zoom
on
trailer
hitch
To
make
it
easier
to
attach
a
trailer,
you
can
zoom
in
on
the
view
of
the
trailer
hitch.
Two
static
circle
segments
show
the
distance
between
the
trailer
and
the
trailer
hitch.
A
docking
line
dependent
on
the
steering
angle
helps
with
aiming
for
the
trailer
with
the
trailer
hitch.
When
zooming
in,
remember
that
the
view
may
no
longer
show
certain
obstacles.
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Setting
brightness
and
contrast
via
iDrive
With
the
rearview
camera
switched
on:1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right,
if
needed.2.

Camera
image3.'x

Brightness'x

Contrast4.Set
the
desired
value.
System
limits
Deactivated
camera
If
the
camera
is
deactivated,
for
instance
if
the
tailgate
is
open,
the
camera
image
is
displayed
hatched
in
gray.
Detection
of
objectsVery
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.
Surround
View
with Parking
Assistant
Plus
Concept
The
system
provides
assistance
in
parking
and maneuvering.
The
area
around
the
vehicle
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
General
informationSeveral
cameras
capture
the
area
from
different
selectable
perspectives.
In
addition,
assistance
functions,
for
instance
guidelines,
can
be
faded
into
the
display.
The
following
camera
perspectives
can
be
disj
played:'xAutomatic
camera
perspective:
the
system
shows
the
camera
perspective
suitable
for
the
respective
driving
situation.'xRearview
camera:
for
representing
the
areas behind
the
vehicle.'xRight-hand
and
left-hand
side
view:
for
reprej
senting
the
areas
on
the
sides
of
the
vehicle.'xCamera
perspective
movable
via
iDrive.
Availj able
camera.'xPanorama
View:
to
present
cross
traffic,
for
instance
at
junctions
and
driveways,
dependj
ing
on
the
currently
engaged
gear.
Depending
on
the
view,
the
environment
around the
vehicle
or
a
part
of
it
is
depicted.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
and
vehicle
surroundings
closely
and
acj tively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
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Panorama
View
Cameras
Front
camera
Rearview
camera
One
camera
is
located
at
the
bottom
of
each
exj terior
mirror
housing.
The
image
quality
may
be
impaired
by
dirt
on
the
camera
lenses.
If
required,
clean
the
camera
lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
switched
on
automatically,
refer
topage
254,
if
selector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
when
the
engine
is
running.
The
camera
perspective
suitable
for
the
respecj
tive
driving
situation
is
displayed.
Switching
on/off
manually Press
the
park
assistance
button.'xOn:
the
LED
lights
up.'xOff:
the
LED
goes
out.
The
rearview
camera
cannot
be
switched
off
ifthe
reverse
gear
is
engaged.
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.
Camera
perspective
Overview
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bar,
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7Rearview
camera8Selection
window
Selection
window
The
individual
camera
perspectives
can
be
sej
lected
in
the
selection
window
via
iDrive.
Side
viewThe
side
view
can
be
selected
for
the
right
or
leftvehicle
side.
This
view
helps
when
positioning
the
vehicle
at the
curb
or
with
other
obstacles
on
the
side
by
displaying
the
side
surroundings.
The
side
view
looks
from
rear
to
front
and
in
case
of
danger,
focuses
automatically
on
possible
obj stacles.
Automatic
camera
perspective
The
automatic
camera
perspective
shows
a
steering-dependent
view
in
the
respective
drivj ing
direction.
This
perspective
adapts
to
the
respective
driving
situation.
As
soon
as
obstacles
are
detected,
the
view changes
to
a
fixed
display
of
the
area
in
front
or at
the
rear
behind
the
bumper
or,
if
necessary,changes
to
a
side
view.
When
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
automatic
camera
perspective
is
closed
and
the
system
uses
a
fixed
perspective
of
the
rearview
camera.
If
necessary,
manually
select
the
automatic
camj
era
perspective
when
reverse
gear
is
engaged.
The
automatic
camera
perspective
will
be
rej tained
for
the
current
parking
maneuver.
Movable
unobstructed
camera
perspective
With
selection
of
the
movable
camera
perspecjtive,
a
circle
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
By
turning
the
Controller
or
via
touch
function, specified
perspectives
on
the
circle
can
be
sejlected.
The
current
perspective
is
marked
with
a
camera
symbol.
To
leave
the
function,
move
the
Controller
sidej ways
and
select
another
camera
function.
With
xOffroad
package:
when
an
xOffroad
driving mode
is
activated,
terrain-specific
views
will
be
displayed.
Rearview
camera This
view
shows
the
picture
of
the
rearview
camjera.
Function
bars Function
bar
on
the
right
Assistance
functions
can
be
activated
via
the
right
function
bar
and
settings
can
be
entered.
Move
the
Controller
to
the
right,
if
needed.'x

Autom.
Parking.'x

Back-up
Assistant.'x

Camera
image'x

Brightness.'x

Contrast.'x

Parking
aid
lines.'x

Obstacle
mark..'x

Settings:
apply
settings,
for
instance
to
use
the
activation
points
for
Panorama
View.
Function
bar
on
the
left
The
left
function
bar
can
be
used
for
the
direct
selection
of
various
views.
Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.
'x

Car
wash.'x

Parking:
around
the
vehicle.'x

3D
view:
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functionsGeneral
information
More
than
one
assistance
function
can
be
active
at
the
same
time.
The
following
assistance
functions
can
be
manj
ually
activated:'x

Parking
aid
lines.'x

Obstacle
mark..'x

Trailer
hitch.'x

Car
wash.
The
following
assistance
functions
are
automatij
cally
displayed:
'xSide
protection.'xDoor
opening
angle.
Parking
aid
lines
Pathway
lines
Pathway
lines
help
you
to
estimate
the
space
rej
quired
when
parking
and
maneuvering
on
level
roads.
Pathway
lines
depend
on
the
steering
angle
and are
continuously
adjusted
to
the
steering
wheel
movements.
Turning
radius
lines
Turning
radius
lines
can
only
be
superimposed on
the
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.
Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines
1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
red
turning
raj
dius
line
leads
to
within
the
limits
of
the
parkj
ing
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
to
the
point
where the
green
pathway
line
covers
the
correj
sponding
turning
radius
line.
Obstacle
marking
Obstacles
behind
the
vehicle
are
detected
by
the PDC
Park
Distance
Control
sensors.
Obstacle
markings
can
be
shown
in
the
camera
image.
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