2021 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Additional
information:'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
244.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
259.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Additionally,
the
Safety
Instructions
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
244.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
259.
Functional
requirements
'xDrive
forward
without
interruption
to
store
the
route.'xA
maximum
of
165
ft/50
m
will
be
stored.'xTo
store
the
route,
do
not
exceed
a
driving
speed
of
22
mph/36
km/h.'xThe
return
route
must
be
at
least
12
in./30
cm
wider
than
your
vehicle.
Driving
back
with
automated
steering
1.Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary and
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3."Back-up
Assistant"The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Displaywhere
required.5.Take
your
hands
off
the
steering
wheel
and
carefully
drive
off
with
the
accelerator
pedal
and
the
brake.
When
driving
in
reverse,
pay
attention
to
the
vehicle's
surroundings,
and
if
you
suddenly encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.
Follow
the
in#j
structions
on
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.6.Stop
no
later
than
when
normal
traffic
is reached
and
take
control
of
the
vehicle,
such
as
by
shifting
to
a
forward
gear.
At
the
end
of
the
stored
route,
a
signal
will
sound
and
a
request
will
be
displayed,
also
with
the
instruction
to
take
control
of
the
ve#j hicle.
Terminating
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situations
such
as
the
following:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xWhen
engaging
a
forward
gear.'xDuring
activation
or
intervention
by
driving
control
systems
or
assist
systems.'xAfter
a
few
minutes
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary.'xIf
the
vehicle
leaves
the
stored
lane
during
re#j
versing;
for
example,
at
the
maximum
steer#j
ing
angle.'xWhen
the
display
on
the
Control
Display
is cross-faded
with
messages,
e.g.,
due
to
in#j
coming
calls.
System
limits
'xWhen
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
or
if
you
suddenly
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
imme#j diately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
maximum
speed
for
driving
in
reverse
is
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If
the
maximum
speed
is
exceeded,
a
warning
is
issued
and
the
function
may
be
canceled.'xAdditionally,
the
limits
of
the
Automatic
Park#j
ing
Assistant
system
and
the
PDC
Park
Dis#j
tance
Control
apply.
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
pro#j
cedure
responsibly
from
the
outside
using
the BMW
display
key.
Stop
the
vehicles
manually
in
the
case
of
obsta#j
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
informationThe
following
systems
are
included
in
the
sys#j
tem:
'xParking
assistant.'xBMW
display
key.'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control.


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
ve#j
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
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
traffic and
parking
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
sit#j
uations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Watch
traf#j
fic
and
parking
situation
closely
and
actively
in#j
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
in#j
tervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Ultrasound
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.
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CamerasIn
addition
to
the
ultrasonic
sensors,
the
parking
situation
during
Remote
Control
Parking
is
de#j
tected
using
four
cameras.
Front
camera.
Rearview
camera.
One
camera
is
located
at
the
bottom
of
each
ex#j 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
stick#j
ers.'xKeep
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Clean them
as
needed.'xKeep
camera
lenses
clean
and
unobstructed.Clean
them
as
needed.
Suitable
parking
space
'xIt
is
possible
to
forward-park
into
the
parking
space
in
a
straight,
centered
line.'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,
ar#j
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
vehi#jcle.
Maximum
distance
to
vehicle
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m
to
approx.
10
ft/3
m.'xUphill
or
downhill
grades
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5
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Forward
parking
Parking While
driving
forward,
the
system
applies
minor
steering
corrections
as
needed.1.Approach
the
parking
space
driving
forward,
as
straight
and
centered
as
possible
and
with a
maximum
distance
of
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
and
cancel
the
display
lock.
On
the
BMW
display
key,
change
to
themenu:
"R/C
parking"
BMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
83.5.

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
mes#j
sages.7."ENGINE
START":
tap
the
button
to
start
the
engine
if
necessary.8.To
start
the
parking
procedure:
touch
the
ar#j row
symbol
for
"drive
forward"
on
the
display.


Press
and
hold
the
button:
the
vehicle
moves
as
long
as
the
button
is
pressed.
Re#j lease
the
button
for
obstacles
within
the
driv#j
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.
Observe
possible
SMS
text
messages.
Driving
out
in
reverse Driving
out
of
parking
spaces
When
driving
in
reverse,
the
vehicle
drives
back#j ward
in
a
straight
line
without
steering.
1.If
necessary,
switch
on
the
display
on
the
BMW
display
key
and
cancel
the
display
lock.
BMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
83.2.Unlock
the
vehicle.3.On
the
BMW
display
key,
change
to
the
menu:
"R/C
parking"4.

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.
Observe
possible
SMS
text
mes#j
sages.6."ENGINE
START":
tap
the
button.
The
en#j
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.
Re#j lease
the
button
for
obstacles
within
the
driv#j
ing
range
to
stop
the
vehicle.
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8.At
the
end
of
the
reversing
out
procedure,
re#jlease
the
button
on
the
side
of
the
BMW
dis#jplay
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.
Observe
possible
SMS
text
messages.
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
condi#j tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
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
tempera#j tures.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
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,
for
instance
an
edge
of
a
port.
Functional
limitations
due
to
radio
interference
In
the
case
of
radio
interference,
functional
limita#j
tions
may
occur
during
Remote
Control
Parking
with
the
BMW
display
key.
Additional
information:
Malfunction,
refer
to
page
87.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
meas#j
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits,
e.g.,
in
the
following
situations:
'xFor
small
children
and
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'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
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
de#j
tected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
de#j tected
at
all.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diago#j nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
isdetected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possiblefrom
the
driver's
seat.
General
information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitorthe
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.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
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
ap#j propriate.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addi#j
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 With
the
button1.

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

"Settings"4."Cross
traffic
warning"5."Activate
function"
Via
iDrive
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
maneuvering"5."Cross
traffic
warning"6."Activate
function"
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Dis#j
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.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
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
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WarningGeneral
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Con#j
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
re#j
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
thecamera
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
sig#jnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
re#j
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xWhen
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
range
of
the sensors,
that
hide
cross
traffic.Seite
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