BMW X4 2017 Owners Manual

Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Side View
Cameras
Front camera
Rear camera
Two cameras are used for the detection.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 245.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on/off
manually Press button.
Depending on the transmission position, the
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
Switching
off
automaticallyBy switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
Front Side View: when a certain driving disj tance or speed is exceeded.
Display
General
information The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle
is displayed on the Control Display.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Warning
of
crossing
traffic
Concept
When an object approaching from the side is
detected by the front or rear camera, this is dej
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Requirements
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'yYour vehicle moves no faster than walkingspeed.'yTo detect approaching objects, sufficient
brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.
Display
The yellow symbol is displayed if anapproaching vehicle is detected by thecamera.
A gray symbol is displayed if crossing
traffic cannot be detected.
System
limits
In the following situations, the warning about crossing traffic may be limited:
'yIn poor lighting or visibility conditions.'yIf the camera is soiled or covered.
System
limits
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display.
The viewing angle is approx. 180p.
Parking
assistantConcept
This system assists the driver in parking paraljlel to the road.
General
information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:'ySwitching on and activating.'yParking space search.'yParking.
System status and instructions on required acj tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best posj
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control. Also observe the safety
information for PDC Park Distance Control.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess 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
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

Overview
Button
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 To ensure full functionality:
'yDo not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers.'yKeep sensors clean and unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'yMaximum speed while driving forward apjprox. 22 mph/35 km/h.'yMaximum distance to row of parked vehijcles: 5 ft/1.5 m.Suitable
parking
space'yGaps behind an object that has a min.length of 5 ft/1.5 m.'yGap between two objects with a minimumlength of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.'yMin. length of gap between two objects:your vehicle's length plus approx.
3.3 ft/1.0 m.'yMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For
parking
'yDoors and tailgate are closed.'yThe parking brake is released.'yWhen parking in parking spaces on the driver's side, the corresponding turn signalmust be set where applicable.
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"
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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.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'yColored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant is activated and search for parking space
active.'yControl 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 highj
lighted.'yThe parking procedure is acj
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.'yParking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is dej
activated. When the system is deactivated, the displays on the Control Display areshown in gray.Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking1. Press park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear to switch the parking asj
sistant on, refer to page 153. 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
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 154.3.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 indij cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'yPress park assistance button.'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.'yIf a gear is selected that does not match
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'yIf the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.'yPossibly on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces.'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 switching to another function on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be conjtinued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 153, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
off
The system can be switched off as follows:
'yPress park assistance button.'ySwitching off the ignition.
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.'

'yLow objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,
can move into the blind area of the sensors
before or after a continuous tone sounds.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
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Climate
controlVehicle
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., dueto 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.
Automatic
climate
control
1Vent settings2Air flow3AUTO program4Interior temperature sensor n always keep
clear5Recirculated-air mode6Temperature7Defrosts windows and removes condensaj
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Climate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
the
system
on/off
Switching
on
Set any air volume.
The AUTO program can also be switched on
directly via the AUTO button.
Switching
off
Turn the rotary switch for the air volume, refer
to page 159, to 0. The blower and automatic
climate control are turned off entirely.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different temj
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic clij mate control will not have sufficient time to adj
just the set temperature.
Air
conditioning
The air in the vehicle's interior will be cooled and dehumidified and, depending on the temj
perature setting, warmed again.
The vehicle's interior can only be cooled with
the engine running.
Press button.
Air conditioning is switched on or off.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the enj
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automatij
cally with the AUTO program.When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 183, develj
ops and drains underneath the vehicle. This is
normal.
AUTO
program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and temperaj
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature and
outside influences, the air is directed to the
windshield, side windows, upper body, and
into the floor area.
The cooling function, refer to page 158, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO proj
gram.
Recirculated-air
mode You may react to unpleasant odors or polluj
tants in the immediate environment by tempoj rarily suspending the supply of outside air. Thesystem then recirculates the air currentlywithin the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:'yLED off: outside air flows in continuously.'yLED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air into the vehicle is permaj
nently blocked.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air
mode switches off automatically after a certain amount of time, depending on the environj
mental conditions.
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air
quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases.
If the windows fog over, switch off recircuj
lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if
needed.
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Air
flow,
manualTurn the ring to set the desired
air flow.
The higher the rate, the more efj fective the heating or coolingwill be.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Manual
air
distribution
Press buttons repeatedly to select a program:'yWindows.'yUpper body region.'yFloor area.
You may combine these programs as needed.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly rej
moved from the windshield and the front side windows.
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow
active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also switch on the cooling function to dehumidify
the air.
Rear
window
defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter
In external and recirculated-air mode the mij
crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 225, of your vehij
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Automatic
climate
control
with
enhanced
features1Temperature, left2AUTO program3Display4Remove ice and condensation5Air flow6Display7Air distribution settings8Maximum cooling9Temperature, right10Seat heating, right\_5411Recirculated-air mode12SYNC program13Air conditioning14Rear window defroster15Seat heating, left\_54Climate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
the
system
on/off
Switching
on
Press any button except:'ySYNC program.'yRear window defroster.'yLeft side of Air volume button.'ySeat heating.Switching
off
Press and hold the left button until the
control switches off.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
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