2021 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

System
limitsThe
system
limits
of
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
and
the
Park
Assist
apply.
If
necessary,
deactivate
the
system
via
iDrive
where
applicable.
With
Parking
Assistant: lateral
parking
aid
Principle The
system
warns
about
obstacles
at
the
side
ofthe
vehicle.
General The
system
uses
the
ultrasonic
sensors
of
ParkDistance
Control
PDC
and
Park
Assist.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Addijtionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
situaj
tion
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
interj vene
actively
where
appropriate.
The
Safety
Information
for
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
and
Park
Assist
also
applies.
For
further
information:
'xPark
Distance
Control,
PDC,
see
page
269.'xPark
Assistant,
see
page
276.Display
Obstacle
markings
are
displayed
at
the
sides
of
the
vehicle
to
protect
the
vehicle's
flanks.
'xColoured
markings:
warning
that
obstacles
have
been
detected.'xGrey
markings,
hatched
surface:
no
obstacles
have
been
detected.'xNo
markings,
black
surface:
the
area
adjacent to
the
vehicle
has
not
yet
been
detected.
Lateral
parking
aid
limits
The
system
only
shows
stationary
obstacles
that were
previously
detected
by
the
sensors
whendriving
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
needs
to
be
scanned
again.
The
system
limits
of
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
and
the
Park
Assist
also
apply.
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
vehicleon
the
Control
Display.
Assistance
functions,
for
example
auxiliary
lines, can
also
be
shown
on
the
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Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Addij
tionally,
look
directly
to
check
the
traffic
situaj
tion
and
the
area
around
the
vehicle
and
interj
vene
actively
where
appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Sensors The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj
sors:
'xRear-view
camera.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The
system
automatically
switches
on
when
sejlector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
while
the
enj
gine
is
running.
Automatic
deactivation
when
moving
forwards
The
system
switches
off
once
a
certain
distance
or
speed
is
exceeded.
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
boot
lid
is
completely
closed.'xKeep
the
detection
range
of
the
camera
clear.
Projecting
loads,
carrier
systems
or trailers
can
restrict
the
detection
range
of
the
camera.
Display
on
the
control
display
Toolbars Assistance
functions
can
be
activated
manuallyusing
the
function
bars
on
the
sides
of
the
Conjtrol
Display.
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.With
the
corresponding
equipment:



Camera
picture3.'x

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Driving
path
lines
and
turning
circle
lines
are
shown.'x

Obstacle
mark..
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
obstaj
cles
detected
by
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
are
displayed
by
markings.
A
number
of
assistance
functions
can
be
active
simultaneously.
Parking
guidance
lines Driving
path
lines
The
driving
path
lines
help
you
to
estimate
thespace
required
when
parking
and
manoeuvringon
a
level
road
surface.
The
driving
path
lines
are
dependent
on
the
steering
angle
and
continuously
adapt
to
steerj
ing
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
trajectory
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.
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
marker
Depending
on
the
equipment,
obstacles
behindthe
vehicle
are
detected
by
the
Park
DistanceControl
PDC
sensors.
Obstacle
markers
can
be
shown
in
the
image
from
the
rear-view
camera.
The
colour
grading
of
the
obstacle
markings
is the
same
as
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
markings.
Adjusting
brightness
and
contrast
via
iDrive
With
rear-view
camera
switched
on:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.

Camera
picture3.Perform
the
desired
setting:'x

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System
limits
of
the
sensors For
further
information:'xCameras,
see
page
43.
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.
With
Parking
Assistant: Park
Assist
Principle
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
the
followingsituations:
'xWhen
parking
sideways
parallel
to
the
road:parallel
parking.'xWhen
reverse
parking
perpendicular
to
theroad:
perpendicular
parking.
The
system
linesup
with
the
middle
of
the
parking
space
when
parking
perpendicular
to
the
road.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
when
leaving
parallel
parking
spaces
General
Operation
Operation
of
Park
Assistant
is
divided
into
three steps:
'xSwitching
on
and
activating.'xParking
space
search.'xParking.
The
status
of
the
system
and
the
actions
rejquired
are
shown
on
the
control
display.
Ultrasonic
sensors
measure
parking
spaces
onboth
sides
of
the
vehicle.
Steptronic
transmission Park
Assist
calculates
the
ideal
parking
line
and
takes
over
the
following
functions
during
a
parkj ing
operation:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gear.
The
parking
operation
takes
place
automatically.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
acj
tively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
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NOTE
Park
Assistant
may
steer
across
or
up
onto
kerbs.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Obj serve
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
In
addition,
the
safety
notes
apply
for
Park
Disj tance
Control
PDC.
For
further
information:
Park
Distance
Control,
PDC,
see
page
269.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Sensors The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj
sors:
'xUltrasonic
sensors
in
the
front/rear
bumpers.'xSide
ultrasonic
sensors.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Operating
requirements For
measuring
parking
spaces
'xThe
vehicle
must
be
driving
forwards
in
astraight
line
at
speeds
up
to
approximately35
km/h,
22
mph.'xMaximum
distance
from
the
row
of
parked
vehicles:
1.5
m,
5
ft.
Suitable
parking
space
General:
'xGap
behind
an
object
that
is
at
least
0.5
m,
1.7
ft
long.'xGap
between
two
objects,
each
at
least 0.5
m,
1.7
ft
long.
Parking
parallel
to
the
road:
'xMinimum
length
of
gap
between
two
objects:own
vehicle
length
plus
approximately
0.8
m,2.6
ft.'xMinimum
depth:
approximately
1.5
m,
5
ft.
Perpendicular
parking:
'xMinimum
length
of
gap:
own
vehicle
width
plus
approximately
0.7
m,
2.3
ft.'xMinimum
depth:
own
vehicle
length.
Drivers
must
estimate
the
depth
of
perpenj
dicular
parking
spaces
themselves.
Due
to
technical
limits,
the
system
is
only
able
to
gauge
the
depth
of
perpendicular
parking spaces
approximately.
For
parking
'xDoors
and
boot
lid
are
closed.'xDriver's
seat
belt
is
fastened.
Switching
on
with
the
button
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated.
It
is
possible
to
display
the
current
status
of
the parking
space
search
on
the
Control
Display.


Park
Assistant
is
automatically
activated.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear
1.Engage
reverse
gear.
It
is
possible
to
display
the
current
status
of the
parking
space
search
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Park
Assist
Switching
on
via
iDriveRear-view
camera
display
or
PDC
view
must
beactive.
1.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.Activate
the
Park
Assistant
on
the
ControlDisplay:




Park
Assist
Display
on
the
control
display
System
is
activated/deactivated
Symj
bolMeaning
Grey:
system
is
not
available.
White:
system
is
available
but
not
acj
tivated.
System
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
is
active.
Parking
operation
is
active.
The
sysj
tem
takes
over
the
steering.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'x

The
Park
Assistant
is
activated
and
parkj
ing
space
search
is
active.'xSuitable
parking
spaces
are
shown
on
the control
display
along
the
edge
of
the
road
next
to
the
vehicle
symbol.
When
Park
Assistis
active,
suitable
parking
spaces
are
highlighj
ted
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.'xWhen
perpendicular
or
parallel
parking
spaces
are
clearly
detected,
the
system
autoj matically
selects
the
appropriate
parking
method.
A
selection
menu
is
displayed
for parking
spaces
that
are
large
enough
for
bothparallel
and
perpendicular
parking.
In
this
case,
select
the
desired
parking
method
manually.'x

Parking
operation
active.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.'xThe
parking
space
search
is
active
whenever the
vehicle
is
driving
forwards
at
low
speed,even
if
the
system
is
deactivated.
If
the
sysj
tem
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Conj
trol
Display
may
be
shown
in
grey.
Switching
the
acoustic
signal
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Parking
and
manoeuvring5.Park
Assist6.Alert
if
parking
space
detected
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
acoustic
signals
During
an
automatic
parking
manoeuvre,
ParkDistance
Control
PDC
does
not
emit
an
intermitjtent
tone.
A
continuous
tone
sounds
if
the
distance
to
a
detected
object
is
less
than
approximately 20
cm,
8
in.
Parking
with
Park
Assistant Driving
into
a
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For
this,
engage
reverse
gear
or
press
the
Park
Assist
button
and
activate
the
system
on the
control
display
if
necessary.


Park
Assist
is
activated.
2.Drive
forwards
past
the
line
of
parked
vehij
cles
at
a
speed
up
to
approximately
35
km/h, 22
mph
and
at
a
distance
of
maximum
1.5
m,
5
ft.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
shown
on
the control
display.3.Confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
theparking
process:
select
the
parking
space
onthe
Control
Display.
The
system
takes
control
of
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
control
display. When
parking
is
complete,
selector
lever
poj
sition
P
is
engaged.
Completion
of
parking
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself
if
necesj sary.
Cancelling
manually
You
can
cancel
Park
Assistant
at
any
time:
'xPress
the
Park
Assistant
button.'x

Park
Assist:
select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Cancelling
automatically
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
driver
grips
the
steering
wheel
or
steers the
vehicle.'xOn
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces,
if
necessary.'xIf
it
encounters
objects
that
are
difficult
to
nej gotiate,
for
example
kerbs.'xIf
objects
appear
suddenly.'xIf
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
shows
gaps
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
atj tempts
or
the
parking
time
is
exceeded.'xIf
other
functions
are
selected
on
the
Control
Display.'xIf
the
boot
lid
is
open.'xWhen
doors
are
open.'xIf
the
parking
brake
is
applied.'xWhen
accelerating.'xIf
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
a
relaj
tively
long
period
when
the
vehicle
is
stationj ary.'xWhen
the
driver's
seat
belt
is
unfastened.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Resuming
You
can
continue
a
cancelled
parking
operation
if
applicable.
To
do
this,
reactivate
the
Park
Assistant
and
folj low
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
offThe
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
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
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
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parking
assistance
Park
Assistant
does
not
provide
assistance
in
the following
situations:'xOn
sharp
bends.'xIn
angled
parking
spaces.
System
limits
of
the
sensors
For
further
information:
'xUltrasonic
sensors,
see
page
45.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xOn
uneven
road
surfaces,
for
example
gravel
roads.'xOn
slippery
surfaces.'xOn
steep
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xIf
leaves
have
collected
or
snow
has
drifted
or been
piled
up
in
the
parking
space.'xIf
there
is
a
change
in
a
measured
parking
space.'xIf
there
are
ditches
or
sudden
drops,
for
exj ample
a
quayside.'xIn
some
cases,
parking
spaces
may
be
detecjted
that
are
not
suitable
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
detected.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown. Park
Assistant
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version:
leavinga
parking
space
with
Park Assist
Principle The
system
makes
it
easier
to
leave
parallel
parkj
ing
spaces.
General
Steptronic
transmission Park
Assist
calculates
the
optimum
line
to
take
when
driving
out
of
the
space
and
takes
over
the following
functions
during
the
manoeuvre:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gear.
The
vehicle
manoeuvres
automatically
until
it
is
in
a
position
where
the
driver
can
drive
out
of
the
space
without
any
further
steering
movements.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
acj
tively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
The
Safety
Information
for
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
and
Park
Assist
also
applies.
For
further
information:
'xPark
Distance
Control,
PDC,
see
page
269.'xPark
Assistant,
see
page
276.Seite
280CONTROLSDriver
Assistance
Systems280
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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