2021 BMW X4 M Owners Manual

Automatic
camera
perspective
The
automatic
camera
perspective
displays
a steering
angle-dependent
view
looking
towards
the
vehicle's
direction
of
travel.
This
perspective
adapts
to
the
current
driving
sitj
uation.
As
soon
as
obstacles
are
detected,
the
view switches
to
a
fixed
display
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
pathcan
be
selected.
The
current
perspective
is
identified
by
a
camera
symbol.
To
exit
the
function,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
side and
select
a
different
camera
function.
Toolbar,
right Assistance
functions
can
be
activated
and
setj
tings
made
using
iDrive
and
the
function
bar
on the
right.
To
do
this,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
rightif
necessary.'x

Park
Assist.'x

Reversing
Assistant.'x

Camera
picture:'x

Brightness.'x

Contrast.'x

Parking
guide
lines.'x

Obstacle
mark..'x

Settings:
to
perform
settings,
for
examj
ple
to
use
the
activation
points
with
Panorj
ama
View.
Rear-view
camera
This
view
shows
the
image
from
the
rear-view
camera.
Selection
window
In
the
selection
window,
the
individual
camera
perspectives
can
be
selected
using
iDrive.
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.
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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
marker
Obstacles
behind
the
vehicle
are
detected
by
thePark
Distance
Control
PDC
sensors.
Obstacle
markings
can
be
shown
in
the
camera
image.
The
colour
grading
of
the
obstacle
markings
is the
same
as
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
markings.
Washing
bay
view
The
washing
bay
view
provides
assistance
whendriving
into
washing
bays
by
displaying
the
vehij
cle's
own
tyre
tracks.
Zoom
to
trailer
tow
hitch
To
assist
with
connecting
up
a
trailer,
it
is
possij
ble
to
zoom
in
on
the
area
around
the
trailer
tow
hitch.
Two
static
circle
segments
show
the
distance
between
the
trailer
and
the
trailer
tow
hitch.
A
docking
line
dependent
on
the
steering
angle
assists
you
in
lining
up
the
trailer
tow
hitch
with
the
trailer.
When
zooming
in,
remember
that
the
view
might no
longer
show
certain
obstacles.
Lateral
parking
aid 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.
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'xColoured
markings:
warning
that
obstacles
have
been
detected.
Lateral
parking
aid
limits
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.
Consequently,
the
markj
ings
will
no
longer
be
shown
on
the
display
after the
vehicle
has
been
stationary
for
a
while.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
needs
to
be
scanned
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.
The
maximum
door
opening
angles
are
disjplayed
when
the
selector
lever
is
in
position
P.
Once
the
vehicle
moves
off,
the
parking
assisj
tance
lines
are
displayed
instead
of
the
opening
angles.
Limits
of
the
display
For
technical
reasons,
the
display
of
the
area around
the
vehicle
is
distorted.
Even
if
the
symbols
for
the
door
opening
angles
on
the
Control
Display
are
not
covering
any
other
objects,
bear
in
mind
the
following
when
parking beside
other
objects:
The
perspective
means
that
protruding
objects
located
higher
up
may
be
closer
than
they
apj
pear
on
the
Control
Display.
Setting
the
brightness
and
contrast
When
Surround
View
or
Panorama
View
is
switched
on,
it
is
possible
to
adjust
the
brightj ness
and
contrast.1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.

Camera
picture3.Perform
the
desired
setting:'x

Brightness'x

Contrast
Functional
limitations
The
system
can
only
be
used
to
a
limited
extent
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
poor
light
conditions.'xIf
the
cameras
are
dirty.'xWith
a
door
open.'xWith
the
tailgate
open.'xWith
the
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.
Grey
hatched
areas
with
a
symbol,
for
example an
open
door,
in
the
camera
display
identify
areas
that
are
not
currently
shown.
System
limits
System
limits
of
the
sensors For
further
information:
'xCameras,
see
page
43.
Non-visible
areas
Due
to
the
angle
of
view,
the
area
under
the
vej
hicle
cannot
be
seen
by
the
cameras.
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Detection
of
objectsVery
low
obstacles
and
higher,
protruding
obj
jects
such
as
ledges
cannot
be
detected
by
the
system.
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.
For
further
information:
Park
Distance
Control,
PDC,
see
page
234.
Malfunction
The
failure
of
a
camera
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
A
yellow
symbol
is
shown
and
the
capj
ture
area
of
the
failed
camera
is
shown
in
black
on
the
Control
Display.
With
Parking
Assistant Plus:
Panorama
View
Principle
The
system
provides
you
with
an
advance
viewof
crossing
traffic
at
blind
exits
and
junctions.
General
Road
users
hidden
by
obstacles
at
the
side
may not
be
seen
from
the
driver's
seat
until
very
late.
To
provide
a
better
view,
the
front
and
rear
camj
eras
scan
the
areas
to
the
side
for
traffic.
Yellow
lines
on
the
screen
image
indicate
the
front
and
rear
ends
of
the
vehicle.
The
camera
image
is
subject
to
varying
levels
of distortion
in
some
areas
and
is
thus
not
suitable
for
estimating
distances.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
function
can
only
be
used
when
a
forward
gear
is
engaged.
For
further
information:
Surround
View,
see
page
247.
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.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Panorama
View
Sensors The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj
sors:
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'xFront
camera.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
Reversing
Asj
sist
camera.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Display
on
the
control
display Press
the
button
with
the
engine
running.
The
image
from
the
relevant
camera
is
displayed, depending
on
the
driving
direction:
'xFront:
image
from
the
front
camera.'xRear:
image
from
the
rear
camera.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
crossjing
traffic
warning
can
warn
about
approaching
vehicles
by
means
of
radar
sensors.
For
further
information:
Crossing
traffic
warning,
see
page
255.
With
navigation
system:
activation
points
Principle Locations
where
Panorama
View
is
to
switch
on
automatically
can
be
saved
as
activation
points
provided
that
a
GPS
signal
is
being
received.
General Up
to
ten
activation
points
can
be
saved.
Activation
points
can
be
used
for
the
front
camj era
when
driving
forward.
Saving
activation
points
1.Drive
to
the
location
at
which
the
system
is
to
be
switched
on,
and
stop.2.

Press
the
button.3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4.Activation
point
The
current
location
is
shown.5.Save
activation
pointWhere
possible,
activation
points
are
saved
with the
town/city
and
street,
otherwise
with
the
GPScoordinates.
Using
activation
points
Use
of
activation
points
can
be
switched
on
and
off.1.

Press
the
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Settings4.Panorama
View,
GPS-based5.Panorama
View
is
displayed
automatically when
set
activation
points
are
reached.
Displaying
activation
points
1.

Press
the
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Manage
points
A
list
of
all
activation
points
is
shown.
Renaming
or
deleting
activation
points
1.

Press
the
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Manage
points
A
list
of
all
activation
points
is
shown.4.Select
an
activation
point
if
necessary.5.Perform
the
desired
setting:'xRename'xDelete
activation
point'xDelete
all
activation
points
Functional
limitations
The
functional
limitations
of
Surround
View
apj
ply.
For
further
information:
Surround
View,
see
page
247.
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System
limitsThe
system
limits
of
Surround
View
apply.For
further
information:
Surround
View,
see
page
247.
With
Parking
Assistant Plus:
Remote
3D
View
Principle
With
the
corresponding
equipment,
the
BMW Connected
app
and
the
images
from
the
Surj
round
View
cameras
enable
the
vehicle
surj
roundings
to
be
displayed
on
a
mobile
device.
The
function
shows
a
view
of
the
current
situaj
tion.
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj sors:
'xFront
camera.'xTop
view
cameras.'xRear-view
camera.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
43.
Operating
requirements
'xData
transfer
must
be
activated.
Data
protection,
see
page
71.'xThe
BMW
Connected
App
must
be
installed
on
the
mobile
device.'xConnectedDrive
countries:
a
driver
profile
with
an
existing
ConnectedDrive
account must
be
activated.
Driver
profiles,
see
page
72.Switching
the
function
on/off
Switching
on/off
with
other
functions1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Data
privacy5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xAll
services
incl.
analysis'xAll
vehicle
services
Switching
on/off
individually
Pre-adjustment
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Data
privacy5.Select
services
individually6.Connected
app
and
cust.
portal7.Remote
3D
View
Switching
on/off
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Data
privacy5.Individual
selection
System
limits
of
the
sensors For
further
information:
'xCameras,
see
page
43.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
or
may
not
be
available
at
all
in
the
following
situaj
tions,
for
example:
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'xWith
a
door
or
the
tailgate
open.
Dark
areas
in
the
display
indicate
areas
that
are
not
detecj
ted
by
the
system.'xWith
the
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.'xWhen
other
camera
functions
are
run
in
the vehicle.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
moving
faster
than
at
walking
speed.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
use
the
function
in all
countries.'xFor
reasons
related
to
data
protection,
the
function
can
only
be
run
three
times
in
two
hours.
Crossing
traffic
warning
Principle
At
blind
exits
or
when
leaving
bay
parking spaces,
the
system
detects
other
road
users
apjproaching
from
the
side
earlier
than
is
possible
from
the
driver's
seat.
General
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitorthe
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
when
other
road
users
are
approaching.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
area
in
front
of the
vehicle
is
also
monitored.
For
this
purpose, two
further
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumper.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conj
ditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Sensors The
system
is
controlled
using
the
following
senj
sors:
'xSide
radar
sensors,
rear.'xDepending
on
the
equipment:
side
radar
senj sors,
front.
For
further
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
see
page
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Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system With
the
button1.

Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

Settings4.Cross-traffic
alert5.Activate
function
Via
iDrive
1.CAR2.Settings3.Driver
assistance4.Parking
and
manoeuvring5.Cross-traffic
alert6.Activate
function
Automatic
activation
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
switched
on
automatically
as
soon
as Park
Distance
Control
PDC
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
The
system
is
switched
on
at
the
rear
when
rej
verse
gear
is
engaged.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
system
is
switched
on
at
the
front
when
a
forward
gear
is engaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
walking
speed
is
exceeded.'xWhen
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant is
active:
after
driving
for
a
particular
distance.'xWhen
Park
Assistant
is
actively
parking
the
vehicle.Warning
GeneralThe
Control
Display
shows
the
corresponding
image,
an
acoustic
signal
sounds,
if
necessary, and
the
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
other
vej
hicles
are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
when
the
vehicle
is
reversing.
Display
in
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view
In
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view,
the
relej vant
boundary
area
flashes
red
if
the
sensors
dejtect
vehicles.
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