BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Functional
requirements
Ultrasound
sensors Ensure full functionality:'xDo not cover sensors, for instance with stickj
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 approxij
mate the depth of diagonal parking spaces.
For
parking
'xDoors and tailgate are closed.'xThe parking brake is released.
Steptronic transmission:
'xDriver's safety belt is fastened.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/deactivated
Symj
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
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'xControl Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the vej
hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is active, suitable parking spaces are highj
lighted in color and a signal sounds. Switch
signal tone on/off, refer to page 233.'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 diagoj
nal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In
this case, the desired parking method must
be selected manually.'xThe parking procedure is acj
tive. Steering control has been
taken over by system.'xParking space search is always active whenj 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.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1. Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on, refer to page 231, the parking assistant. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
Parking assistant is activated.
2.Drive by 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 231.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
play.
Steptronic transmission:Press and hold the park assistance button for
the duration of the parking procedure. At the
end of the parking procedure, the P selector lever position is set.
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:
'xSteptronic transmission: release the
park assistance button during the parkj
ing procedure.'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.'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 apjpear.'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 switching to another function on the Control Display.
Steptronic transmission:
'xWhen the park assistance button is released.'xIf the tailgate is open.'xIf doors are open.'xWhen setting the parking brake.'xDuring acceleration.Seite 232CONTROLSDriver
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'xWhen the brake pedal remains pressed for anextended period while the vehicle is stationj
ary.'xWhen unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming
An interrupted parking procedure can be continj
ued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 231, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
offThe system can be switched off manually:
Press park assistance button.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Parking Assistant"5."Sound if parking space detected"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk ofdamage to property. Follow the information rejgarding the system limits and actively interveneif needed.
No
parking
assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:'xIn tight curves.'xFor diagonal parking spaces.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
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.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in the following situations:
'xFor small children and animals.'xFor persons with certain clothing, for instancecoats.'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, snowj
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.'xWith tow bars and trailer couplings of other
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'xWith elevated, protruding objects such asledges.'xWith objects with corners, edges, and
smooth surfaces.'xWith objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.'xFor objects with porous surfaces.'xWith small and low objects, for instance
boxes.'xWith obstacles and persons at the edge of the lane.'xWith soft obstacles or obstacles covered in
foam material.'xWith plants and bushes.'xLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tonesounds.'xCargo that extends beyond the perimeter of
the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be dej
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be dej tected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Remote
Control
Parking
Concept
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven out in reverse in the case of suitable forward-
parking spaces, for instance a garage. The driver is not in the vehicle, but controls the parking proj
cedure responsibly from the outside using the BMW display key, refer to page 82.
Stop the vehicles manually in the case of obstaj
cles.
Using the BMW display key, the vehicle can be
moved by approx. 1.5 times the vehicle length.
The speed does not exceed 1.1 mph/1.8 km/h.
General
information The following systems are included in the sysj
tem:'xParking assistant, refer to page 229.'xBMW display key, refer to page 82.'xPDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 216.
Button on the BMW display key: the button on
the side of the BMW display key must be pressed and held for the duration of the parking
procedure so that the vehicle can move. Release the button for obstacles to manually stop the vej
hicle. The vehicle stops with emergency braking.
If the ultrasound sensors detect obstacles in the parking space or the end of the parking space,
the system automatically stops the vehicle as
needed.
The headlight is switched on for the duration of
the procedure.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing traffic and parking situation. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all sitj
uations. There is a risk of an accident. Watch
traffic and parking situation closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
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WARNING
Unauthorized persons, for instance children, can move the vehicle using the BMW display
key without anybody in the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident. Protect the BMW display
key against unauthorized use.
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 inj
tervene where appropriate.
Overview
Ultrasound
sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Disj tance Control in the bumpers, the parkingspaces are measured and the distances to obj
stacles determined.
Cameras
In addition to the ultrasonic sensors, the parking
situation during Remote Control Parking is dej tected using four cameras.
Front camera.
Rearview camera.
One camera is located at the bottom of each exjterior mirror housing.
Functional
requirements
Cameras
and
ultrasound
sensors
'xDo not cover sensors, for instance with stickj
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Suitable
parking
space'xIt is possible to forward-park into the parking
space in a straight, centered line.'xWidth of the parking space: vehicle's own
width without exterior mirrors, plus approx.
1.3 ft/0.4 m on each side, arrow 1.'xDistance to parking space, max. 6.5 ft/2 m, arj
row 2.'xThe driver with the BMW display key is outj
side the vehicle during Remote Control Parkj
ing.
Maximum distance to the vehicle:'xBehind the vehicle, approx. 10m13 ft/3m
4 m, arrow 3.'xTo the side of the vehicle, approx.
5 ft/1.5 m, arrow 4.'xUphill or downhill grades max. 5 %.'xNo duplex garages.
Forward
parking
Parking While driving forward, the system applies minor
steering corrections as needed.
1.Approach the parking space driving forward,
centered and in a straight line. Stop at a disj tance of maximum 6.5 ft/2 m.2.Apply parking brake and switch drive-readystate off using the Start/Stop button.3.Have all occupants exit and close the doors.4.If necessary, switch on the display on the
BMW display key, refer to page 82, and canj
cel the display block.
On the BMW display key, change to the menu: "R/C parking"5. Press and hold the button on the side of
the BMW display key for the duration of the parking procedure.6.Wait, until function readiness is indicated on
the display. Observe possible SMS text mesj
sages.7."ENGINE START": tap the button. The enj
gine starts.8.To start the parking procedure: touch the arj row symbol for "drive forward" on the display.
Press and hold the button: the vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Rej lease the button for obstacles within the drivj
ing range to stop the vehicle.
For approach movements: touch the arrow
symbol for "drive backward".
9.At the end of the parking procedure, release
the button on the side of the BMW display key. The vehicle stops.
"ENGINE STOP": tap the button. The engine is switched off.
Lock the vehicle.
The parking brake is engaged and standby state switched off.
Cancel,
pause,
continue
the
parking
procedure
To cancel or pause the parking procedure:

Release button. The vehicle stops with emerj gency braking.
To resume the parking procedure: press the

button again within 30 seconds.
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Driving
out
in
reverseDriving
out
of
parking
spaces
When driving in reverse, the vehicle drives backj
ward in a straight line without steering.1.If necessary, switch on the display on the
BMW display key, refer to page 82, and canj
cel the display block.2.Unlock the vehicle.3.On the BMW display key, change to the menu: "R/C parking"4. Press and hold the button on the side of
the BMW display key for the duration of the parking procedure.5.Wait, until function readiness is indicated on
the display. Observe possible SMS text mesj
sages.6."ENGINE START": tap the button. The enj
gine starts.7.To start the reversing out procedure: touch
the arrow symbol for "drive backward" on the display.
Press and hold the button: the vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Rej lease the button for obstacles within the drivj
ing range to stop the vehicle.
8.At the end of the reversing out procedure, rej lease the button on the side of the BMW disjplay key. The vehicle stops.9."ENGINE STOP": tap the button. The engineis switched off.
The parking brake is engaged and drive- ready state switched off.
Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
Cancel,
pause,
continue
the
parking
procedure
To cancel or pause the parking procedure:

Release button. The vehicle stops with emerj gency braking.
To resume the parking procedure: press the

button again within 30 seconds.
Messages
on
the
BMW
display
key
The symbol identifies system messages.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene if needed.
No
parking
assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:
'xIn tight curves.'xFor diagonal parking spaces.
Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
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
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Function
restrictions
due
to
radio
interference
In the case of radio interference, function restricj
tions may occur, refer to page 85, during Remote
Control Parking with the BMW display key.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function 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, snowj
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.'xWith objects with corners, edges, and
smooth surfaces.'xWith objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.'xFor objects with porous surfaces.'xWith small and low objects, for instance
boxes.'xWith obstacles and persons at the edge of the lane.'xWith soft obstacles or obstacles covered in
foam material.'xWith plants and bushes.'xLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of thesensors before or after a continuous tone sounds.'xCargo that extends beyond the perimeter of
the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be dej
tected or suitable parking spaces may not be dej tected at all.
Crossing
traffic
warning
Concept
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitorthe area behind the vehicle.
At blind driveways or when driving out of diagoj
nal parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is
detected sooner by the system than is possible from the driver's seat.
The system indicates approaching traffic.
The respective display is called up on the Conj
trol Display. A signal tone may sound and the
light in the exterior mirror may flash.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the traffic
area in front of the vehicle is monitored as well. Two additional radar sensors are located in the
front bumpers.
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Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
Radar
sensors
The radar sensors are located in the rear bumper.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, two addij
tional radar sensors are located in the front
bumpers.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar
sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching
on/off Activating/deactivating
the
system
1. Press park assistance button.2.Move the Controller to the left.3. "Settings"4."Cross traffic alert"5."Cross traffic alert"
Switching
on
automatically
If the system was activated on the Control Disj
play, it is automatically switched on as soon as PDC Park Distance Control or Panorama View isactive and a gear is engaged.
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is
switched on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front system is switched on when a forward gear isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The system is automatically switched off in the
following situations:
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'xWith the steering and lane control assistant
active: when a certain driving distance is exj
ceeded.'xWith an active parking operation of the parkj
ing assistant.
WARNING
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if vehicles are detected by the rear sensors and your ownvehicle is moving backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In the PDC Park Distance Control view, the rej
spective boundary area flashes red, if vehicles are detected by the sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in thecamera view flashes red, if vehicles are detected
by the sensors.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your own vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn addition to the optical indicator, a warning sigjnal sounds if your own vehicle moves into the rej
spective direction.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIf the speed of the approaching vehicle is very high.'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xIn tight curves.'xIf the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered,for instance by stickers.'xIf cargo protrudes.'xIf crossing objects move at a very slow speed.'xIf other objects are in the capture range of thesensors, that hide cross traffic.Seite 240CONTROLSDriver
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