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Switch the system back on if needed.
Display
The 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
is reached, 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 lidture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Top View
The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. 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 lidtured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
rearview 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
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Hints Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Top View
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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 sit‐
uations:
▷With a door open.▷With the trunk lid open.▷With an exterior mirror folded in.▷In poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Parking assistant The concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 153.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Transporting cargo
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
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▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.▷Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press 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 the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Switch off
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Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivatedSymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
System status
▷Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant
is activated and search for parking space
active.▷Control Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐
lighted.▷The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.▷Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐
hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and
PDC's signals.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐
ger of an accident.◀1.Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if needed.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
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 indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.▷Press button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
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▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.▷When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷If a turn signal has been actuated contrary
to the desired side for parking.▷When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
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Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐ ard feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations needed.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid
any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐
fort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake discs can cause functional problems.
However, this has no effect on the perform‐
ance and operational reliability of the brake.
Objects within the range of movement
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
press brake pedal ever so gently every few
miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other traffic.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.Hills
Avoid stressing the brakes
Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐
wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if needed.
Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
brake pads are favored by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
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ECO PRO mode 193
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 195
EfficientDynamics 195
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 220
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 79
Emergency Request 234
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 235
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 43
Energy Control 96
Energy recovery 96
Engine, automatic reel-off 75
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 75
Engine compartment 218
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 218
Engine coolant 223
Engine idling when driving, coasting 196
Engine oil 220
Engine oil, adding 221
Engine oil additives 222
Engine oil change 222
Engine oil filler neck 221
Engine oil temperature 94
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 222
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 222 Engine start during malfunc‐
tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 235
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 74
Engine stop 74
Engine temperature 94
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 68
Entering a car wash 239
Equipment, interior 172
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 214
Exhaust system 186
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 66
Exterior mirrors 65
External start 235
External temperature dis‐ play 95
External temperature warn‐ ing 95
Eyes for securing cargo 190
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 221
Fine wood, care 241
First aid kit 235
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 238
Flat tire, changing wheels 231
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 115 Flat tire, warning
lamp 114, 116
Flooding 187
Floor carpet, care 242
Floor mats, care 242
Fold-out position, wiper 83
Foot brake 188
Front airbags 110
Front-end collision warning with braking function 122
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 108
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 56
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 112
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 112
Front seats 54
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 229
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, current 96
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 100
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 248
Fuse 233
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 172
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Gear change, Steptronictransmission 84
Gear shift indicator 97
General driving notes 186
Gentleman function 56
Glare shield 174
Glass sunroof, powered 51
Glove compartment 180
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 76
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 173
Hazard warning flashers 234
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 138
Head airbags 110
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 106
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 81
Headlight glass 228
Headlights, care 240
Headlight washer system 81
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 61
Head restraints, rear 62
Head-up Display 103
Head-up Display, care 242
Heavy cargo, stowing 190
Height, vehicle 246
High-beam Assistant 107
High beams 81
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 107
Hill Descent Control HDC 138
Hills 188 Hill start assistant, refer to
Drive-off assistant 136
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 182
Hood 218
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 43
Hot exhaust system 186
HUD Head-up Display 103
Hydroplaning 187
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 95
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 95
Identification marks, tires 212
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 73
Ignition on 73
Indication of a flat tire 114 , 116
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 90
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 90
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 207
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 99
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 140
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 116
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113 Instrument cluster 87
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 87
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 88
Instrument lighting 108
Integral Active Steering 140
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 234
Intelligent Safety 118
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 172
Interior lights 108
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 67
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 67
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 96
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 231
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 84
Jump-starting 235
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 84
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LLamp replacement, rear 230
Lane departure warning 130
Lane margin, warning 130
Language on Control Dis‐ play 102
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 190
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 70
Leather, care 240
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 230
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 230
LED light 230
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 228
Length, vehicle 246
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 230
Light alloy wheels, care 241
Light bulb replacement, see Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 227
Light control 106
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 228
Lighter, rear 175
Lighting 105
Lighting, speaker 109
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 105
Lights 105
Lights and bulbs, see Lamp and bulb replacement 227
Load 190
Loading 189
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39 Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 37
Locking, automatic 47
Locking, settings 46
Locking via trunk lid 41
Lock, power window 50
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 72
Low beams 105
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 107
Lower back support 55
Low-Sulfur Diesel 203
Lug bolt lock 231
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 190
Lumbar support 55
M
Maintenance 225
Maintenance require‐ ments 225
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 96
Maintenance system, BMW 225
Make-up mirror 174
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 90
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 141
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 76
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 85
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 66
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 200
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 154 Manual operation, parking
brake 79
Manual operation, rearview camera 156
Manual operation, Side View 158
Manual operation, Top View 160
Manual operation, trunk lid 40
Marking on approved tires 215
Marking, run-flat tires 216
Massage seat, front 56
Massage seat, rear 59
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 97
Maximum speed, winter tires 215
Measure, units of 102
Medical kit 235
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 64
Menu, EfficientDynamics 195
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 99
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 90
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 214
Mirror 65
Mirror memory 64
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 187
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 228
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
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Multifunctional instrumentdisplay 88
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 61
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 62
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 241
New wheels and tires 214
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 237
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 225
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 225
Object detection, see Night Vision 127
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 157
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 95
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 222
Oil change interval, service requirements 96
Oil filler neck 221
Oil types, alternative 222 Oil types, approved 222
Old batteries, disposal 232
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 227
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44, 45
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 167
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 95
P Paint, vehicle 240
Parallel parking assistant 161
Park Distance Control PDC 153
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 188
Parking aid, refer to PDC 153
Parking assistant 161
Parking brake 76
Parking lights 105
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Parking with Automatic Hold 77
Particulate filter 187
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 66
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156 PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 153
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 127
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 125
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 241
Power failure 232
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 49
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 223
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 73
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 82
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 169
Rear axle steering 140
Rear cooler 177 Seite 256ReferenceEverything from A to Z256
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