BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

You may switch off automatic activation whenobstacles are detected. Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Parking"3.Select setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activaj tion on obstacle detection, for instance in vehij
cle washes, to reduce false alarms.
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.
With
front
PDC:
switching
on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.
'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the
reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
WARNING
Signal
tones An intermittent tone indicates when the vehijcle is approaching an object. E.g., if an object
is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a sigj
nal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously located both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with Steptronic transmission.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Using iDrive:1."Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4."PDC"5.Turn the Controller until the desired setj ting is selected.6.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
With
appropriate
protection:
side
protection
Concept
The system warns you about obstacles at the side of the vehicle by means of acoustic sigj
nals or by displaying an appropriate warning on
the Control Display.
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General
information
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of
PDC and parking assistant.
Display
Side obstacles on the display of PDC.
'yColor markings: warning against detected
obstacles.'yGray markings: no obstacles were dej tected.'yNo markings: the area was not yet rej
corded.
Limits
of
side
protection
The system only detects standing obstaclesthat entered the area of the sensors previouslywhen driving by.
The system detects if your vehicle is apj proaching the standing obstacle due to its own motion or steering angle.
The system does not detect whether an obstaj
cle moves. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in gray after some time. The area next to the vehicle must be newlycaptured.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

'yOn rough road surfaces.'yOn uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.'yIn large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground
garages.'yIn automatic vehicle washes.'yDue to heavy exhaust.'yDue to other ultrasound sources, for inj
stance sweeping machines, high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights.
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultraj
sound sources is no longer present, the sysj tem is again fully functional.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activaj tion on obstacle detection, for instance in vehij
cle washes, to reduce false alarms.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Rearview
camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condij
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

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.
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
accordingly:
switching
on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the
reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Functional
requirement
'yThe rearview camera is switched on.'yThe tailgate is fully closed.'yKeep the recording range of the camera
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems
and trailers that are not connected to a trailer power socket can lead to malfuncjtions.
Activating
assistance
functions
More than one assistance function can be acj
tive at the same time.
'yParking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
'yObstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, spaj
tially shaped markings are displayed.
Pathway
lines
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the imj
age of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on level roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Turning
radius
lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview 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 anj
gle.
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Obstacle
marking
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstacle
markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markj
ings match the markings of the PDC.
Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines
1.Position the vehicle so that the turning raj dius lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.Display
settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
System
limits
Detection
of
objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, certain assistance functions also take into account
data from the PDC.
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estij
mate the distance from the objects on the disj
play.
Parking
assistant Concept
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The system supports parking in the following
situations:'yWhen parking parallel to the road.'yWhen reverse parking diagonally to the
road.
General
information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
'ySwitching on and activating.'yParking space search.'yParking.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best posj
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
System status and instructions on required acj tions are displayed on the Control Display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysjtem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

Suitable
parking
spaceGeneral information:'yGap behind an object that has a min. length
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.'yGap between two objects with a minimum length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
Parallel parking to the road:
'yMin. length of gap between two objects:your vehicle's length plus approx.
2.6 ft/0.8 m.'yMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Diagonal parking:
'yMinimum width of the gap: own vehicle's width plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.'yMinimum depth: your vehicle's length.
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver. Due to technij
cal limitations, the system is only able to approximate the depth of diagonal parking
spaces.
For
parking
'yDoors and tailgate are closed.'yThe parking brake is released.'yWhen parking in parking spaces on the driver's side, the corresponding turn signalmust be set where applicable.
Switching
on
and
activating
Switching
on
with
the
button Press 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
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate: "Parking Assistant"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivatedSymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'ySymbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space search is active.'yControl Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are highj
lighted.'yIf a diagonal or parallel parking space is clearly detected, the system automaticallyadjusts the suitable parking method. In thecase of parking spaces suitable for parallel
and diagonal parking, a selection menu is
displayed. In this case, the desired parking
method must be selected manually.'yThe parking procedure is acj
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'yParking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is dej
activated. When the system is deactivated, the displays on the Control Display areshown in gray.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1. Press park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear to switch the parking asj
sistant on, refer to page 137. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
Parking assistant is activated.
2.Pass the row of parked vehicles 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, refer to page 137.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
play.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
The end of the parking procedure is indij cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'yPress park assistance button.'y "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.Interrupting
automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in thefollowing situations:'yIf the driver grasps the steering wheel ortakes over steering.'yIf a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.'yIf the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.'yPossibly on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces.'yWhen there are obstacles that are hard toovercome, such as curbs.'yWhen there are obstacles that suddenly
appear.'yIf the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.'yIf a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.'yIf DSC is being deactivated.'yWhen switching to another function on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be conjtinued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 137, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
off
The system can be switched off as follows:
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System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

Climate
controlVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.Interior
air
quality
The air quality inside the vehicle is improved
by an emissions-tested interior, a microfilter, and a climate-control system for regulatingtemperature, air flow, and recirculated-airmode.
In addition there are other functions which dej
pend on the vehicle's equipment, for instance microfilter/activated-charcoal filter, automaticclimate control with automatic recirculated-air
control AUC, and parked-car ventilation.
Automatic
climate
control
1Seat heating, left\_ 532Vent settings3Rear window defroster4Air flow5AUTO program6Temperature7Seat heating, right\_ 538Cooling function9Recirculated-air mode10Interior temperature sensorSeite 140ControlsClimate
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