BMW 7 SERIES 2022 Owners Manual

General
informationIn
addition
to
the
front
and
rear
ultrasonic
sen#j
sors,
the
system
uses
the
side
ultrasonic
sen#j
sors.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sys#jtem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic and
vehicle
surroundings
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Additionally,
the
safety
information
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
247.'xAutomatic
Parking
Assistant,
refer
to
page
254.
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
the
side
parking
aid
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.
Additionally,
the
limits
of
the
systems
of
the
Park Distance
Control
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
Without
Surround
View: rearview
camera
Principle
The
rearview
camera
provides
assistance
in
parking
and
maneuvering
backwards.
The
area
behind
the
vehicle
is
shown
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
Additionally,
assistance
functions
can
be
shown
in
the
display,
e.g.,
help
lines.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sys#j
tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traffic situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
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and
vehicle
surroundings
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
Overview Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
by
the
following
sen#j sors:
'xRearview
camera.
Additional
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
35.
Turning
on/off Turning
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.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive If
the
rearview
camera
view
is
not
displayed,
change
the
view
via
iDrive:
1.If
necessary,
tilt
the
Controller
to
the
side.2.

"Rear
view
camera"
The
rearview
camera
image
is
displayed.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
trunk
lid
is
fully
closed.'xKeep
the
recording
range
of
the
camera
open.
Protruding
cargo,
roof
rack
systems
or
trailers
can
limit
the
detection
range
of
the
camera.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Toolbars
The
assistance
functions
can
be
activated
man#j ually
via
the
toolbars
on
the
sides
of
the
Control Display.
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right,
if
needed.2.With
corresponding
equipment:



"Camera
image"3.'x

"Parking
aid
lines".
Pathway
lines
and
turning
circle
lines
are displayed.'x

"Obstacle
mark.".
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
obstacles
detected
by
PDC
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More
than
one
assistance
function
can
be
active
at
the
same
time.
Parking
aid
lines
Lanes
Lanes
help
you
to
estimate
the
space
required when
parking
and
maneuvering
on
level
roads.
Lanes
depend
on
the
steering
angle
and
are continuously
adjusted
to
the
steering
wheel
movements.
Turning
circle
lines
Turning
circle
lines
can
only
be
superimposed
on the
camera
image
together
with
lanes.
Turning
circle
lines
show
the
course
of
the
small#j
est
possible
turning
radius
on
a
level
road.
Only
one
turning
circle
line
is
displayed
after
the steering
wheel
is
turned
past
a
certain
angle.
Parking
using
lanes
and
turning
circle
lines1.Position
the
vehicle
so
that
the
red
turningcircle
line
leads
to
within
the
limits
of
the
parking
space.2.Turn
the
steering
wheel
to
the
point
where the
green
lane
covers
the
corresponding
turning
circle
line.
Obstacle
marking
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
obstacles
behind
the
vehicle
are
detected
by
the
PDC
Park Distance
Control
sensors.
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.
Setting
brightness
and
contrastWith
the
rearview
camera
switched
on:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right,
if
needed.2.

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System
limits
of
the
sensors Additional
information:'xCameras,
refer
to
page
35.
Deactivated
camera
When
the
camera
is
deactivated,
for
instance
when
the
trunk
lid
is
open,
the
camera
image
is displayed
hatched
in
gray.
Detection
of
objectsVery
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.
With
Parking
Assistant: Parking
Assistant
Principle
The
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
supports
thedriver
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
parking
parallel
to
the
road,
parallel
parking.'xWhen
parking
in
reverse
perpendicular
to
the
road,
perpendicular
parking.
The
system
ori#j
ents
itself
with
the
middle
of
the
parking space.'xDepending
on
the
equipment
version:
when
driving
out
of
parallel
parking
spaces.
General
information
Handling
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
handling
is
divided into
three
steps:
'xSwitching
on
and
activating.'xParking
space
search.'xParking.
System
status
and
instructions
on
required
ac#j
tions
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Ultrasound
sensors
measure
parking
spaces
on
both
sides
of
the
vehicle.
Steptronic
transmission The
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
calculates
the
best
possible
parking
line
and
takes
control
of
the
following
functions
during
the
parking
opera#j
tion:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gears.
The
parking
operation
is
automatic.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sys#j
tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traffic situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
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closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
NOTICE
The
system
can
steer
the
vehicle
over
or
onto curbs.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property, among
other
potential
damage.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
The
safety
information
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
apply
in
addition.
Additional
information:
PDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
247.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Sensors
The
system
is
controlled
by
the
following
sen#j sors:
'xUltrasound
sensors
in
the
front/rear
bumpers.'xUltrasonic
sensors,
side.
Additional
information:
Sensors
of
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
35.
Functional
requirements
For
the
measurement
od
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:
own
vehicle
length
plus
approx.
2.6
ft/0.8
m.'xMinimum
depth:
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m.
Perpendicular
parking:
'xMinimum
width
of
the
gap:
own
vehicle
width plus
approx.
2.3
ft/0.7
m.'xMinimum
depth:
own
vehicle
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
the
parking
operation
'xDoors
and
trunk
lid
are
closed.'xDriver's
safety
belt
is
fastened.
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.


Automatic
Parking
Assistant
is
activated
au#j
tomatically.
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Switching
on
with
reverse
gear1.Shift
into
reverse.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.2.If
necessary,
activate:



"Autom.
Parking"
Switching
on
via
iDrive
Display
of
the
rearview
camera
or
PDC
view
must
be
active.
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.Activate
the
parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




"Autom.
Parking"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
IconMeaning
Gray:
the
system
is
not
available.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
System
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
is
active.
The
parking
operation
is
active.
The system
takes
over
the
steering.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'x

Parking
assistant
is
activated
and
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
Park
Assistant
is
active, suitable
parking
spaces
are
highlighted
andan
acoustic
signal
sounds.'xIf
a
diagonal
or
parallel
parking
space
is
clearlydetected,
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.'x

The
parking
operation
is
active.
The
sys#j
tem
takes
over
the
steering.'xParking
space
search
is
always
active
when#j 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.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Automatic
Parking"6."Alert
if
parking
space
detected"
Signal
tones
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
During
an
automatic
parking
operation,
no
inter#j
mittent
tone
will
sound
from
the
PDC
Park
Dis#j tance
Control.
A
continuous
tone
sounds
when
the
distance
to
a
detected
object
is
less
than
approx.
8
in#j ches/20
cm.
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Parking
using
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
Parking1.Switching
on
and
activating
the
parking
assis#j
tant.
For
this,
engage
the
reverse
gear
or
press
the
parking
assist
button
and
activate
the
system
on
the
Control
Display,
if
needed.


Automatic
Parking
Assistant
is
activated.
2.Pass
the
row
of
parked
vehicles
forward
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.3.Confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
the parking
operation:
select
the
parking
space
on
the
Control
Display.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
At
the
end
of
the
parking
operation,
the
P
se#j
lector
lever
position
is
set.
The
end
of
the
parking
operation
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself,
if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
can
be
inter#j
rupted
at
any
time:
'xPress
the
park
assistance
button.'x

"Autom.
Parking":
select
the
icon
on
the
Control
Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xPossibly
on
snow-covered
or
slippery
road.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
are
hard
toovercome,
such
as
curbs.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
suddenly
ap#jpear.'xIf
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
displays
clearances
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
at#j tempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
ex#jceeded.'xWhen
changing
over
to
another
function
on
the
Control
Display.'xIf
the
trunk
lid
is
open.'xIf
doors
are
open.'xWhen
setting
the
parking
brake.'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
an extended
period
while
the
vehicle
is
station#j
ary.'xWhen
unfastening
the
driver's
safety
belt.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
operation
can
be
contin#j ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Turning
off The
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
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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
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
tight
curves.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.
System
limits
of
the
sensors
Additional
information:
'xUltrasonic
sensors,
refer
to
page
37.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
be
limited
in
the
following
situa#j
tions:
'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.'xParking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be detected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
notbe
detected
at
all.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed. The
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
has
malfunc#jtioned.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer'sservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
Depending
on
theequipment
version:
driving out
of
a
parking
spaceusing
the
parking
assistant
Principle
The
system
makes
driving
out
of
parallel
parking spaces
easier.
General
information
Steptronic
transmission The
parking
assistant
calculates
an
optimal
line
for
pulling
out
of
a
parking
space
and
takes
con#j trol
of
the
following
functions
during
the
maneu#jver:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gears.
The
vehicle
maneuvers
automatically
until
the
vehicle
reaches
a
position
in
which
the
driver
can
drive
out
of
the
parking
space
without
further steering
movements.
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information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sys#j tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Additionally,
the
safety
information
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
247.'xAutomatic
Parking
Assistant,
refer
to
page
254.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
manually
and
objects
in
front
of
and
behind
the
car
are
detected. The
distance
to
a
detected
curb
is
at
least
6
inches/15
cm.'xThe
vehicle
was
parked
using
the
parking
as#j
sistant
and
an
object
is
detected
in
front
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
parking
space
is
at
least
2.6
ft/0.8
m
lon#j ger
than
your
vehicle.'xThe
vehicle
has
been
parked
in
reverse.
Driving
out
of
parking
spaces
1.Turn
on
drive
readiness.2.Steptronic
transmission:
Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
to
switch
on
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant.3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right
and
activate
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
on
the
Control Display:




"Autom.
Parking"
4.On
the
Control
Display,
confirm
the
required
direction
for
driving
out
of
the
parking
space
if
necessary.5.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
Steptronic
transmission:
The
system
takes
control
of
the
maneuver.
A
message
will
be
displayed
at
the
end
of
the
maneuver.6.Make
sure
that
the
traffic
situation
permits driving
out
of
the
parking
space
and
drive
off
as
usual.
The
Automatic
Parking
Assistant
is
switched
off
automatically.
System
limits
The
limits
of
the
systems
of
the
Park
DistanceControl
PDC
and
the
Parking
Assistant
apply.
With
Parking
Assistant:Reversing
Assistant
Principle
The
Back-up
Assistant
supports
the
driver
when driving
in
reverse,
for
instance
when
driving
out
of
tight
or
confusing
parking
or
street
situations.
The
vehicle
stores
the
driving
movements
of
the
last
route.
This
stored
route
can
be
driven
back
with
automated
steering.
General
information The
system
takes
control
of
the
steering
when
driving
in
reverse
along
the
stored
route.
The
driver
controls
driving
the
vehicle
via
accel#j
erator
pedal
and
brake.
The
Reversing
Assistant
uses
the
control
ele#j ments
and
sensors
of
the
PDC
Park
DistanceControl
and
the
Automatic
Parking
Assistant.
Additional
information:
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'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
247.'xParking
assistant,
refer
to
page
254.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sys#j
tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Additionally,
the
safety
information
for
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
and
the
Automatic
Parking Assistant
apply.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
247.'xAutomatic
Parking
Assistant,
refer
to
page
254.
Functional
requirements
'xDrive
forward
without
interruption
to
store
the
route.'xA
maximum
of
165
ft/50
m
will
be
stored.'xTo
store
the
route,
do
not
exceed
a
driving
speed
of
22
mph/36
km/h.'xDSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
activated.
Driving
back
with
automated
steering
1.Press
the
park
assistance
button
or
shift
into
reverse
gear
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary and
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3."Back-up
Assistant"
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display where
required.5.Take
your
hands
off
the
steering
wheel
and
carefully
drive
off
with
the
accelerator
pedal
and
the
brake.
When
driving
in
reverse,
pay
attention
to
the
vehicle's
surroundings,
and
if
you
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.
Follow
the
instructions
on
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.6.Stop
no
later
than
when
normal
traffic
is reached
and
take
control
of
the
vehicle,
such
as
by
shifting
to
a
forward
gear.
At
the
end
of
the
stored
route,
a
signal
will
sound
and
a
request
will
be
displayed,
also
with
the
instruction
to
take
control
of
the
ve#j hicle.
Terminating
the
system
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
situations
such
as
the
following:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xWhen
engaging
a
forward
gear.'xDuring
activation
or
intervention
by
driving
control
systems
or
assist
systems.'xAfter
a
few
minutes
when
the
vehicle
is
sta#j
tionary.'xIf
the
vehicle
leaves
the
stored
lane
during
re#j
versing;
for
example,
at
the
maximum
steer#j
ing
angle.'xWhen
the
display
on
the
Control
Display
is cross-faded
with
messages,
e.g.,
due
to
in#j
coming
calls.
System
limits
'xWhen
you
reach
normal
road
traffic
or
if
you
encounter
an
obstacle,
stop
immediately
and
take
over
control
of
the
vehicle.'xThe
maximum
speed
for
driving
in
reverse
is
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