2021 BMW X7 Owners Manual

Side
parking
aid
Concept
The
system
warns
of
obstacles
on
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
Display
To
protect
the
sides
of
the
vehicle,
obstacle
markings
are
displayed
on
the
sides
of
the
vehi#j
cle.
'xNo
markings:
no
obstacles
were
detected.'xColor
markings:
warning
against
detected
ob#j stacles.
Limits
of
the
side
parking
aid
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.
For
this
reason,
at
standstill,
the markings
are
not
shown
anymore
in
the
displayafter
a
certain
time.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
must
be
newly
captured.
Door
opening
angle Concept
If
obstacle
marking
is
activated,
the
system
indi#j
cates
fixed
obstacles
that
obstruct
the
opening angles
of
the
doors.
The
system
does
not
provide
a
warning
of
ap#j
proaching
traffic.
The
maximum
opening
angle
of
the
doors
is
dis#j played
in
selector
lever
position
P.
As
soon
as
the
vehicle
begins
moving,
the
open#j ing
angles
are
replaced
by
parking
aid
lines.
Limits
of
the
display
The
vehicle's
surroundings
are
displayed
with
distorted
image
for
technical
reasons.
Even
if
the
symbols
for
the
door
opening
angles
do
not
cross
other
objects
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play,
the
following
needs
to
be
noted
when
park#j
ing
next
to
other
objects:
Because
of
the
perspective,
higher,
protruding
objects
may
be
closer
than
they
appear
on
the
Control
Display.
Panorama
View
Concept
The
system
provides
an
early
look
at
cross
traffic at
blind
driveways
and
intersections.
General
information Road
users
concealed
by
obstacles
to
the
left
and
right
of
the
vehicle
can
only
be
detected
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late
from
the
driver's
seat.
The
cameras
in
the
front
and
rear
capture
the
sideways
traffic
area
to
improve
the
view.
Yellow
lines
in
the
screen
display
mark
the
front and
rear
end
of
the
vehicle.
The
camera
image
shows
different
levels
of
dis#j tortion
in
some
areas
and
is
thus
not
suitable
for
distance
estimations.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
func#j
tion
can
only
be
used
when
driving
forward.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Press
the
button
when
the
engine
is
run#j
ning.
Depending
on
the
driving
direction,
the
image
of the
respective
camera
is
displayed:'x"Front":
front
camera
image.'x"Rear":
rear
camera
image.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
cross
traf#j
fic
warning
can
additionally
warn
of
approaching
vehicles
using
radar
sensors.
Additional
information:
Cross
traffic
warning,
refer
to
page
283.
With
navigation
system:
activation
points
Concept
Positions
where
Panorama
View
should
switch
on
automatically
can
be
stored
as
activation points
provided
that
a
GPS
signal
is
received.
General
information
Up
to
ten
activation
points
can
be
stored.
Activation
points
can
be
used
when
driving
for#j
ward
for
the
front
camera.
Storing
activation
points1.Drive
to
the
position
at
which
the
system
is
to
be
switched
on,
and
stop.2.

Press
the
button.3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Activation
point"
The
current
position
is
displayed.5."Save
activation
point"
Activation
points
are,
if
possible,
stored
with
town/city
and
street
address,
or
else
with
the
GPS
coordinates.
Using
activation
points
The
use
of
activation
points
can
be
switched
on
and
off.
1.

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

"Settings"4."Panorama
View,
GPS-based"5."Panorama
View
is
displayed
automatically when
set
activation
points
are
reached."
Displaying
activation
points
1.

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

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

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

"Manage
points"
A
list
of
all
activation
points
is
displayed.4.Select
an
activation
point
as
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'x"Delete
activation
point"'x"Delete
all
activation
points"
Setting
brightness
and
contrastBrightness
and
contrast
can
be
adjusted
with
Surround
View
or
Panorama
View
switched
on.
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right,
if
needed.2.

"Camera
image"3.To
perform
the
desired
setting:'x

"Brightness"'x

"Contrast"
Functional
limitations
The
system
can
be
used
only
to
a
limited
extent
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
poor
light.'xIn
case
of
soiled
cameras.'xWith
a
door
open.'xWith
the
tailgate
open.'xWith
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.
Gray
hatched
areas
with
symbol,
for
instance
open
door,
in
the
camera
image
mark
areas
that
are
currently
not
displayed.
System
limits
Non-visible
areas
Because
of
the
camera
angle,
the
areas
under
the
vehicle
cannot
be
viewed
by
the
cameras.
Detection
of
objects
Very
low
obstacles
as
well
as
high,
protruding
objects
such
as
ledges
may
not
be
detected
by the
system.
Some
assistance
functions
also
consider
data
from
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
Follow
the
notes
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Con#j trol
chapter.
The
objects
displayed
on
the
Control
Displaymay
be
closer
than
they
appear.
Do
not
estimate the
distance
from
the
objects
on
the
display.
Additional
information:
PDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
260.
Malfunction
A
camera
malfunction
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
A
yellow
symbol
is
displayed
and
the
re#j
cording
range
of
the
malfunctioning
cam#j era
is
displayed
in
black
on
the
Control
Display.
With
Parking
AssistantPlus:
Remote
3D
View
Concept The
BMW
Connected
app
and
the
pictures
of
the
Surround
View
cameras
in
combination
with
the
corresponding
equipment
enable
the
display
of
the
vehicle#ss
surroundings
on
a
mobile
device.
The
function
displays
a
momentary
view
of
the
situation.
Functional
requirements
'xData
transmission
must
be
activated.
Data
protection,
refer
to
page
65.'xBMW
Connected
App
must
be
installed
on
the
mobile
device.'xConnectedDrive
countries:
an
activated
driver
profile
with
an
existing
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count
is
required.
Driver
profiles,
refer
to
page
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Switching
the
function
on/offSwitching
on/off
with
other
functions1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Data
privacy"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"All
services
incl.
analysis"'x"All
vehicle
services"
Switching
on/off
individually
Pre-adjustment
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Data
privacy"5."Select
services
individually"6."Connected
App
and
cust.
portal"7."Remote
3D
View"
Switching
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Data
privacy"5."Individual
selection"
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
may
not
be
available
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
poor
light.'xIn
case
of
soiled
cameras.'xWith
a
door
or
the
tailgate
open.
Dark
fields
in
the
display
indicate
areas
that
are
not
re#j corded
by
the
system.'xWith
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.'xWhen
other
camera
functions
are
being
per#j
formed
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
moves
faster
than
walking
speed.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
use
the
function
in every
country.'xFor
reasons
of
data
protection,
the
function
can
only
be
used
three
times
within
two hours.
With
Parking
Assistant:
Parking
Assistant
Concept
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
the
followingsituations:
'xWhen
parking
parallel
to
the
road,
parallel
parking.'xWhen
reverse
parking
diagonally
to
the
road, diagonal
parking.
The
system
orients
itselfwith
the
middle
of
the
parking
space
duringdiagonal
parking.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
when
driving
out
of
parallel
parking
spaces.
General
information
Handling
Parking
assistant
handling
is
divided
into
three
steps:
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'xParking.
System
status
and
instructions
on
required
ac#j
tions
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Ultrasound
sensors
measure
parking
spaces
on
both
sides
of
the
vehicle.
Steptronic
transmission The
parking
assistant
calculates
the
best
possi#j
ble
parking
line
and
takes
control
of
the
following
functions
during
the
parking
operation:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gears.
The
parking
operation
is
automatic.
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.
Warning
If
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
the
driver
assistance
system
can
cause
damage
due
to
covered
sen#j
sors.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
The
driver
assistance
sys#jtem
should
not
be
used
during
trailer
towing
orif
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
for
instance
bicycle
rack.
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.
The
safety
information
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance Control
applies
in
addition.
Additional
information:
PDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
260.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
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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Functional
requirements
Ultrasound
sensors'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
instance
with
stick#j
ers.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'xMaximum
speed
while
driving
forward
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h.'xMaximum
distance
to
row
of
parked
vehicles:
5
ft/1.5
m.
Suitable
parking
space
General
information:
'xGap
behind
an
object
that
has
a
min.
lengthof
1.7
ft/0.5
m.'xGap
between
two
objects
with
a
minimum
length
of
approx.
1.7
ft/0.5
m.
Parallel
parking
to
the
road:
'xMin.
length
of
gap
between
two
objects:
your
vehicle's
length
plus
approx.
2.6
ft/0.8
m.'xMinimum
depth:
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m.
Diagonal
parking:
'xMinimum
width
of
the
gap:
own
vehicle's
width
plus
approx.
2.3
ft/0.7
m.'xMinimum
depth:
your
vehicle's
length.
The
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces
must
be
estimated
by
the
driver.
Due
to
technical limitations,
the
system
is
only
able
to
approxi#j
mate
the
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces.
For
the
parking
operation
'xDoors
and
tailgate
are
closed.'xDriver's
safety
belt
is
fastened.
Switching
on
with
the
button
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space
search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.


Parking
assistant
is
activated
automatically.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear
1.Shift
into
reverse.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.2.If
necessary,
activate:



"Autom.
Parking"
Switching
on
via
iDrive
Display
of
the
rearview
camera
or
PDC
view
must
be
active.
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.Activate
the
parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




"Autom.
Parking"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
Symj
bolMeaning
Gray:
the
system
is
not
available.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
System
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
is
active.
The
parking
procedure
is
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Parking
space
search
and
system
status'x

Parking
assistant
is
activated
and
parking
space
search
is
active.'xControl
Display
shows
suitable
parking
spaces
at
the
edge
of
the
road
next
to
the
ve#j
hicle
symbol.
When
Park
Assistant
is
active, suitable
parking
spaces
are
highlighted
andan
acoustic
signal
sounds.'xIf
a
diagonal
or
parallel
parking
space
is
clearlydetected,
the
system
automatically
adjusts
the
suitable
parking
method.
In
the
case
of
parking
spaces
suitable
for
parallel
and
diago#j
nal
parking,
a
selection
menu
is
displayed.
In
this
case,
the
desired
parking
method
must
be
selected
manually.'x

The
parking
procedure
is
active.
The
sys#j
tem
takes
over
the
steering.'xParking
space
search
is
always
active
when#j ever
the
vehicle
is
moving
forward
slow
andstraight,
even
if
the
system
is
deactivated.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display
are
shown
in
gray.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Automatic
Parking"6."Alert
if
parking
space
detected"The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Signal
tones
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
During
an
automatic
parking
operation,
no
inter#jmittent
tone
will
sound
from
the
PDC
Park
Dis#jtance
Control.
A
continuous
tone
sounds
when
the
distance
to a
detected
object
is
less
than
approx.
8
in#jches/20
cm.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking1.Switching
on
and
activating
the
parking
assis#j
tant.
For
this,
engage
the
reverse
gear
or
press
the
parking
assist
button
and
activate
the
system
on
the
Control
Display,
if
needed.


Parking
assistant
is
activated.
2.Pass
the
row
of
parked
vehicles
forward
at
a
speed
of
up
to
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h
and
at
a
distance
of
maximum
5
ft/1.5
m.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.3.Confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
the parking
operation:
select
the
parking
space
on
the
Control
Display.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
At
the
end
of
the
parking
operation,
the
P
se#j
lector
lever
position
is
set.
The
end
of
the
parking
operation
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
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Interrupting
manually
The
parking
assistant
can
be
interrupted
at
any
time:'xPress
the
park
assistance
button.'x

"Autom.
Parking":
select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xPossibly
on
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
are
hard
to overcome,
such
as
curbs.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
suddenly
ap#jpear.'xIf
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
displays
clearances
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
at#j tempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
ex#jceeded.'xWhen
switching
to
another
function
on
theControl
Display.'xIf
the
tailgate
is
open.'xIf
doors
are
open.'xWhen
setting
the
parking
brake.'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
anextended
period
while
the
vehicle
is
station#j
ary.'xWhen
unfastening
the
driver's
safety
belt.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
contin#j
ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant
and
follow
the instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
off
The
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
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#j
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk of
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.'xWhen
towing
a
trailer.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.
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.Seite
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assistance
systems280
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