BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

Ultrasound
sensorsUltrasound
sensors
of
the
PDC,for
instance
in
the
bumpers.
Functional
requirements Ensure
full
functionality:'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
instance
with
stick#j
ers,
bicycle
racks.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
switches
on
automatically
in
the
fol#jlowing
situations:
'xIf
selector
lever
position
R
is
engaged
when
the
engine
is
running.
The
rearview
camera
also
switches
on.'xIf
equipped
with
parking
assistant:
when
ob#j stacles
are
detected
behind
or
in
front
of
the
vehicle
by
PDC
and
the
speed
is
slower
than approx.
2.5
mph/4
km/h.
You
may
switch
automatic
activation
when
ob#j
stacles
are
detected
on
and
off.
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Vehicle
settings"3."Parking"4."Automatic
PDC
activation":
depending
on the
vehicle
equipment.5."Automatic
PDC
activation"
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
If
necessary,
switch
off
automatic
PDC
activation
on
obstacle
detection,
for
instance
in
vehicle
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
the
park
assistance
button.'xOn:
the
LED
lights
up.'xOff:
the
LED
goes
out.
The
rearview
camera
image
is
displayed
if
the
re#j
verse
gear
is
engaged
when
pressing
the
park assistance
button.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
sys#j
tem
cannot
be
switched
off
manually
if
the
re#j
verse
gear
is
engaged.
Warning Signal
tones An
intermittent
tone
indicates
when
the
vehicle
is
approaching
an
object.
E.g.,
when
an
object
is
detected
to
the
left
rear
of
the
vehicle,
a
signal
tone
sounds
from
the
left
rear
speaker.
The
shorter
the
distance
to
the
object,
the
shorter
the
intervals.
When
the
distance
to
a
detected
object
is
less
than
approx.
10
inches/25
cm,
a
continuous
tone
is
sounded.
With
front
PDC:
when
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
selectorlever
position
P
is
engaged
on
vehicles
with
Steptronic
transmission.
Volume The
ratio
of
the
PDC
signal
tone
volume
to
theentertainment
volume
can
be
adjusted.
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Via
iDrive:1."My
Vehicle"2."iDrive
settings"3."Tone"4."Volume
settings"5."PDC"6.Set
the
desired
value.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Visual
warning
The
approach
of
the
vehicle
to
an
object
is 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
Con#j
trol
(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
dis#j
played,
the
switch
can
be
made
to
PDC:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

"Rear
view
camera"
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
side
protection
Concept
The
system
warns
of
obstacles
on
the
side
of
the
vehicle.
General
information
The
system
uses
the
ultrasound
sensors
of
PDC
and
parking
assistant.
Display
To
protect
the
sides
of
the
vehicle,
obstacle
markings
are
displayed
on
the
sides
of
the
vehi#j
cle.
'xColor
markings:
warning
against
detected
ob#j stacles.'xGray
markings,
hatched
area:
no
obstacleswere
detected.'xNo
markings,
black
area:
the
area
next
to
the
vehicle
was
not
yet
captured.
Limits
of
side
protection
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.
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
markings
are
shown
in
black
after
a
certain
time.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
must
be
newly
cap#j
tured.
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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.
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
animals.'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instance coats.'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
such
as
high
relative
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snow#j
fall,
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
or
cargo.'xWith
objects
with
corners
and
sharp
edges.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.
False
warnings
The
system
may
issue
a
warning
under
the
fol#j
lowing
conditions
even
though
there
is
no
obsta#j
cle
within
the
detection
range:
'xIn
heavy
rain.'xWhen
sensors
are
very
dirty
or
covered
with
ice.'xWhen
sensors
are
covered
in
snow.'xOn
rough
road
surfaces.'xOn
uneven
surfaces,
such
as
speed
bumps.'xIn
large
buildings
with
right
angles
and smooth
walls,
for
instance
in
underground
ga#j
rages.'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xDue
to
heavy
exhaust.'xDue
to
other
ultrasound
sources,
for
instance sweeping
machines,
high
pressure
steam
cleaners
or
neon
lights.
As
soon
as
the
malfunction
due
to
other
ultra#j
sound
sources
is
no
longer
present,
the
system is
again
fully
functional.
To
prevent
false
alarms,
switch
off
automatic
PDC
activation
on
obstacle
detection,
for
in#j
stance
in
automatic
vehicle
washes.
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
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
serv#j
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
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Rearview
camera
Concept
The
rearview
camera
provides
assistance
in
parking
and
maneuvering
backwards.
The
area
behind
the
vehicle
is
shown
on
the
Control
Dis#j play.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
and
vehicle
surroundings
closely
and
ac#j tively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Camera
The
camera
lens
is
located
in
the
handle
of
the trunk
lid.
The
image
quality
may
be
impaired
by
dirt.
If
necessary,
clean
the
camera
lens.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The
system
is
switched
on
automatically
if
selec#j
tor
lever
position
R
is
engaged
when
the
engine
is
running.
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.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
switching
on/off
manually
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
'xOn:
the
LED
lights
up.'xOff:
the
LED
goes
out.
The
parking
assistance
functions
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
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Switching
the
view
via
iDrive
If
the
rearview
camera
view
is
not
displayed,
change
the
view
via
iDrive:1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

"Rear
view
camera"
The
rearview
camera
image
is
displayed.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Functional
requirements
'xThe
rearview
camera
is
switched
on.'xThe
trunk
lid
is
fully
closed.'xKeep
the
recording
range
of
the
camera
open.
Protruding
cargo
or
carrier
systems
and
trailers
that
are
not
connected
to
a
trailer
power
socket
can
lead
to
malfunctions.
Activating
assistance
functions
More
than
one
assistance
function
can
be
activeat
the
same
time.
Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.
'xParking
aid
lines


"Parking
aid
lines"
Lanes
and
turning
radius
lines
are
indicated.
'xObstacle
marking


"Obstacle
marking"
Obstacles
are
marked,
depending
on
the
ve#j hicle
equipment.
Pathway
lines
Pathway
lines
can
be
superimposed
on
the
im#j
age
of
the
rearview
camera.
Pathway
lines
help
you
to
estimate
the
space
re#j
quired
when
parking
and
maneuvering
on
level
roads.
Pathway
lines
depend
on
the
current
steering angle
and
are
continuously
adjusted
to
the
steer#jing
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
angle.
Obstacle
marking
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
obstacle
markings
can
be
faded
into
the
image
of
the
rearview
camera.
The
colored
thresholds
of
the
obstacle
markings
match
the
markings
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
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Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
turning
radius 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
BrightnessWith
the
rearview
camera
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Select
the
symbol.3.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
isreached,
and
press
the
Controller.
Contrast
With
the
rearview
camera
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.2.

Select
the
symbol.3.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.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
some
as#j
sistance
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
Display may
be
closer
than
they
appear.
Do
not
estimate
the
distance
from
the
objects
on
the
display.
Parking
assistant
Concept
The
system
supports
parking
in
the
following
sit#j uations:
'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.
General
information
Parking
assistant
handling
is
divided
into
three
steps:
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'xSwitching
on
and
activating.'xParking
space
search.'xParking.
Ultrasound
sensors
measure
parking
spaces
on
both
sides
of
the
vehicle.
The
parking
assistant
calculates
the
best
possi#j
ble
parking
line
and
takes
control
of
steering
dur#j ing
the
parking
procedure.
System
status
and
instructions
on
required
ac#j
tions
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
parking
assistant
uses
the
sensors
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
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
thesystem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#jfic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
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.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
for
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Ultrasound
sensors
The
four
ultrasound
sensors
for
measuring
park#j
ing
spaces
are
located
in
the
front
and
rear
on the
side
of
the
vehicle.
Functional
requirements
Ultrasound
sensors Ensure
full
functionality:
'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
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Suitable
parking
spaceGeneral
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.
2.6
ft/0.8
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
parking
'xDoors
and
trunk
lid
are
closed.'xThe
parking
brake
is
released.'xWhen
parking
in
parking
spaces
on
the
driv#j er's
side,
the
corresponding
turn
signal
may
have
to
be
switched
on.
Switching
on
and
activating
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 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/deactivatedSymj
bolMeaning
Gray:
the
system
is
not
available.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
The
system
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'xSymbol
P
on
the
vehicle
image:
the
parking
assistant
is
activated
and
the
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
the
parking
assistant
is active,
suitable
parking
spaces
are
high#j
lighted.'xIf
a
diagonal
or
parallel
parking
space
is
clearly detected,
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.'xThe
parking
procedure
is
ac#j
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'xParking
space
search
is
always
active
when#jever
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.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
to
switch
on
the
park#j ing
assistant,
refer
to
page
178.
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
dis#j
tance
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
178.3.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
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
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.4.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself,
if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The
parking
assistant
can
be
interrupted
at
any
time:
'xPress
the
park
assistance
button.'x

"Parking
Assistant":
select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xIf
a
gear
is
selected
that
does
not
match
the
instruction
on
the
Control
Display.'xIf
the
vehicle
speed
exceeds
approx.
6
mph/10
km/h.'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.'xIf
a
maximum
number
of
parking
attempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
exceeded.'xWhen
deactivating
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control.'xWhen
switching
to
another
function
on
the Control
Display.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
contin#j
ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant,
refer
to page
178,
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
offThe
system
can
be
switched
off
as
follows:
'xPress
the
park
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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.'xWith
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
deacti#j vated.'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
ditches
or
edges,
for
instance
an
edge
of
a
port.
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
animals.'xFor
persons
with
certain
clothing,
for
instance coats.'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
such
as
high
relative
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snow#j
fall,
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
or
cargo.'xWith
objects
with
corners
and
sharp
edges.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.'xParking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
bedetected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
notbe
detected
at
all.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed. The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
systemchecked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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