BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking1. Press park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear to switch the parking as#j
sistant on, refer to page 200. 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 200.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis#j
play.
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 indi#j
cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'yRelease parking assistance button
during the parking procedure.'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.'yPossibly on snow-covered or slippery roadsurfaces.'yWhen there are obstacles that are hard toovercome, such as curbs.'yWhen there are obstacles that suddenly
appear.'yIf the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.'yIf a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.'yWhen the park assistance button is re#j
leased.'yIf the tailgate is open.'yIf doors are open.'yWhen setting the parking brake.'yDuring acceleration.'yWhen the brake pedal remains pressed for
an extended period while the vehicle is sta#j
tionary.'yWhen unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be con#jtinued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 200, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
off
The system can be switched off manually:
Press park assistance button.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
Via iDrive:
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Settings are stored.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. Observethe information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

Parking
assistant
Plus:
Remote
Control
Parking
Concept
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven
out in reverse in the case of suitable forward-
parking spaces, e.g., a garage. The driver is not
in the vehicle, but controls the parking proce#j dure responsibly from the outside using the
BMW display key, refer to page 59.
Stop the vehicles manually in the case of ob#j
stacles.
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 sys#j tem:'yParking assistant, refer to page 198.'yBMW display key, refer to page 59.'yPDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 185.
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 park#j
ing procedure so that the vehicle can move.
Release the button for obstacles to manually stop the vehicle. The vehicle stops with emer#j
gency braking.
If the ultrasound sensors detect obstacles in
the parking space or the end of the parking
space, the system automatically stops the ve#j
hicle as needed.
The headlight is switched on for the duration
of the procedure.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess traf#j
fic and parking situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to all
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Watch traffic and parking situation closely and ac#j
tively intervene in the respective situations.'

Front camera.
Rearview camera.
One camera is located at the bottom of eachexterior mirror housing.
Functional
requirements
Cameras
and
ultrasound
sensors
To ensure full functionality:
'yDo not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers.'yKeep sensors clean and unobstructed. Clean them as needed.'yKeep camera lenses clean and unob#j
structed. Clean them as needed.Suitable
parking
space'yIt is possible to forward-park into the park#j ing space in a straight, centered line.'yWidth of the parking space: vehicle's ownwidth without exterior mirrors, plus approx.
1.3 ft/0.4 m on each side, arrow 1.'yDistance to parking space, max. 6.5 ft/2 m,
arrow 2.'yThe driver with the BMW display key is
outside the vehicle during Remote Control
Parking.
Maximum distance to the vehicle:'yBehind the vehicle, approx. 10#m13 ft/3#m 4 m, arrow 3.'yTo the side of the vehicle, approx.
5 ft/1.5 m, arrow 4.'yUphill or downhill grades max. 5 %.'yNo duplex garages.
Forward
parking
Parking
While driving forward, the system applies mi#j
nor steering corrections as needed.
1.Approach the parking space driving for#j
ward, centered and in a straight line. Stop
at a distance of maximum 6.5 ft/2 m.2.Apply parking brake and switch drive-ready state off using the Start/Stop button.3.Have all occupants exit and close thedoors.Seite 204ControlsDriver
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4.If necessary, switch on the display on the
BMW display key and lift display block, re#j
fer to page 59.
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
messages.7."Engine Start": Touch button. The engine
starts.8.To start the parking procedure: touch the arrow symbol for "drive forward" on the
display.
Press and hold the button: the vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Release the button for obstacles within thedriving range to stop the vehicle.
For approach movements: touch the arrow
symbol for "drive backward".
9.At the end of the parking procedure, re#j
lease the button on the side of the BMW
display key. The vehicle stops.
"Engine Stop": Touch 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 emer#j
gency braking.
To resume the parking procedure: press the

button again within 30 seconds.
Driving
out
in
reverse
Driving
out
of
parking
spaces
When driving in reverse, the vehicle drives
backward in a straight line without steering.1.If necessary, switch on the display on the
BMW display key and lift display block, re#j
fer to page 59.2.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
messages.6."Engine Start": Touch button. The engine
starts.7.To start the reversing out procedure: touch the arrow symbol for "drive backward" onthe display.
Press and hold the button: the vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Release the button for obstacles within thedriving range to stop the vehicle.
8.At the end of the reversing out procedure,
release the button on the side of the BMW display key. The vehicle stops.9."Engine Stop": Touch button. The engine
is 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 emer#j
gency braking.
To resume the parking procedure: press the

button again within 30 seconds.
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Messages
on
the
BMW
display
keyThe symbol indicates pending system
messages. Tapping on the symbol dis#j plays the messages.
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.'

Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not be detected at all.
Crossing
traffic
warning Concept
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
At blind driveways or when driving out of diag#j
onal parking spaces, approaching cross traffic
is detected sooner by the system than is pos#j
sible from the driver's seat.
The system indicates approaching traffic.
The respective display is called up on the Con#j
trol Display. A signal tone may sound and the
lamp in the exterior mirror may flash.
With the respective equipment variant, the traffic area in front of the vehicle is monitored
as well. Two additional radar sensors are lo#j
cated in the front bumpers.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visi#j bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system1. 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 is activated on the Control Dis#j
play, it is automatically switched on as soon as PDC or Panorama View is active and a gear isengaged.
The rear system is switched on in selector lever position R.
With the respective equipment, the front sys#j tem is switched on in selector lever position D.
Switching
off
automatically The system is automatically switched off in the
following situations:
'yWhen the speed exceeds walking speed.'yWith the steering and lane control assistant active: when a certain driving distance is
exceeded.'yWith an active parking operation of the parking assistant.WARNING
Lamp
in
the
exterior
mirror
The lamp in the exterior mirror flashes if vehi#j
cles are detected by the rear sensors and your own vehicle is moving backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
view
The respective boundary area in the PDC viewflashes red, if vehicles are detected by the sen#j
sors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the
camera view flashes red, if vehicles are de#j
tected by the sensors.
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Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the front or rear
edge of your own vehicle.
Acoustic
warning In addition to the optical indicator, a warning
signal sounds if your own vehicle moves into
the respective direction.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:'yIf the speed of the approaching vehicle is very high.'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yIn tight curves.'yIf the bumper is dirty or iced up, or coveredwith stickers.'yIf cargo protrudes.'yIf crossing objects move at a very slow
speed.'yIf other objects are in the capture range of the sensors, that hide cross traffic.
For
US
owners
only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov#j
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
'yNBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
'yThis device may not cause harmful inter#j
ference, and'ythis device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Any unauthorized modifications or changes tothese devices could void the user's authority tooperate this equipment.Seite 209Driver
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Driving
comfortVehicle
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 country provisions
must be observed.
Air
suspension
Concept Air suspension ensures best possible driving
comfort under all load conditions. Due to a var#j iable adjustment of the front and rear axles, thedamping is adjusted to the vehicle state.
General
information
In the case of an uneven road surface, the ve#j
hicle level can be elevated to increase ground
clearance.'yNormal level, for normal road surface.'yRaised level, when the road surface is poor.
In the SPORT driving mode, refer to page 116,
or at higher speeds, the vehicle lowers itself.
Safety
information WARNING
When lowering the vehicle, body parts
can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. When lowering the vehicle, make sure that the areasof movement under the vehicle and under thewheel housing are free.'