BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Owners Manual

VolumeThe ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:1."Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4."PDC"5.Turn the Controller until the desired setting is selected.6.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
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 Conj
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 disj
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
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.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function inthe 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
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 folj
lowing conditions even though there is no obstaj
cle within the detection range:
'xIn heavy rain.'xWhen sensors are very dirty or covered with
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'xIn large buildings with right angles andsmooth walls, for instance in underground gaj
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.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The range of the sensors is shown as a shadedarea on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Surround
View
Concept Surround View comprises various camera assisjtance systems that help the driver when parking,
maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersecj
tions.
'xRearview camera, refer to page 192.'xSide View, refer to page 195.'xTop View, refer to page 196.
Rearview
camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Disj play.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
accordingly:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
Camera
The camera lens is located under the BMW emj
blem of the tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by dirt. The camera calibrates itself regj
ularly after the system has been switched off. This is why the emblem on the tailgate remainsopen after the system has been deactivated and
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while driving. The emblem closes automaticallyas soon as calibration is complete.
If necessary, clean the camera lens.
Switching
on/off Switching
on
automatically
The system is switched on automatically if selecj
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via iDrive.
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.'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Functional
requirement
'xThe rearview camera is switched on.'xThe tailgate is fully closed.'xKeep 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 malfunctions.
Activating
assistance
functions
More than one assistance function can be activeat the same time.
'xParking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
'xObstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstaj
cles are highlighted.
Pathway
lines
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the imj
age of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space rej
quired when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steerjing wheel movements.
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Turning
radius
lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposedon 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.
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. Select the symbol.2.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isreached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
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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 asj
sistance functions also consider data from the PDC Park Distance Control.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Conj
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.
Side
View
Concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road users
concealed by obstacles to the left and right of
the vehicle can only be detected relatively late
from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two
cameras in the front of the vehicle record the
traffic situation on each side. The images from
both cameras are shown simultaneously on the
Control Display.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Side View
Cameras
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers capture
the image.
The two camera lenses are located on the sides
of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If rej
quired, clean the camera lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on/off
manually Press button.
Automatic
deactivation
during
forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
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Switch the system back on, if needed.DisplayThe traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the
position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1. "Brightness"2.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isreached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. "Contrast"2.Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the Controller.
System
limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of330 ft/100 m.
Top
View
Concept
Top View provides assistance in parking and maj
neuvering. The area around the doors and the
road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose.
General
information
The image is captured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the rearj
view camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the exj
terior mirrors are detected early.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
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Cameras
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.
Rearview camera
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If rej
quired, clean the camera lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is switched on automatically if selecj
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive.
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.
Switching
on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
Display Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red bar
is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC
display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is actij
vated.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj
played, it is possible to switch to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isreached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
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2.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isreached, and press the Controller.
Displaying
the
turning
radius
and
pathway
lines
'xThe static, red turning radius line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle when
the steering wheel is turned all the way.'xThe variable, green pathway line assists you
in assessing the amount of space actually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged gear
and the current steering angle. The track line
is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System
limits Top View cannot be used in the following situaj
tions:
'xWith a door open.'xWith the tailgate open.'xWith an exterior mirror folded in.'xIn poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Parking
assistant
Concept
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
General
information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:'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 possij
ble parking line and takes control of steering durj ing 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 cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where approprij
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 inj
tervene where appropriate.
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park
Distance Control.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound
sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
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'xGap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.'xMin. length of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.'xMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For
parking
'xDoors and tailgate are closed.'xThe parking brake is released.'xWhen parking in parking spaces on the drivj er's side, the corresponding turn signal may
have to be switched on.
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.
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Parking
space
search
and
system
status'xColored symbols, see arrows, on the side of
the vehicle image; the parking assistant is acj
tivated and the parking space search is acj tive.'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.'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 the parkj ing assistant, refer to page 199. 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 disj
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 199.3.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 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 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 apjpear.'xIf the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.'xIf a maximum number of parking attempts or
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