BMW X4 2019 Owners Manual

Limits
of
side
protection
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.
For
this
reason,
at
standstill,
the markings
are
not
shown
anymore
in
the
displayafter
a
certain
time.
The
area
next
to
the
vehicle
must
be
newly
captured.
Door
opening
angle Concept
If
obstacle
marking
is
activated,
the
system
indij
cates
fixed
obstacles
that
obstruct
the
opening angles
of
the
doors.
The
system
does
not
provide
a
warning
of
apj
proaching
traffic.
Steptronic
transmission:
the
maximum
opening angles
of
the
doors
are
displayed
in
selector
lever
position
P.
As
soon
as
the
vehicle
begins
moving,
the
openj ing
angles
are
replaced
by
parking
aid
lines.
Limits
of
the
display
The
vehicle
surroundings
are
displayed
with
disj torted
image
for
technical
reasons.
Even
if
the
symbols
for
the
door
opening
angles
do
not
cross
other
objects
on
the
Control
Disj play,
the
following
needs
to
be
noted
when
parkjing
next
to
other
objects:
Because
of
the
perspective,
higher,
protruding objects
may
be
closer
than
they
appear
on
theControl
Display.
Panorama
View
Concept
The
system
provides
an
early
look
at
cross
traffic at
blind
driveways
and
intersections.
General
information Road
users
concealed
by
obstacles
to
the
left
and
right
of
the
vehicle
can
only
be
detected
relj atively
late
from
the
driver's
seat.
The
cameras
inthe
front
and
rear
capture
the
sideways
traffic
area
to
improve
the
view.
Yellow
lines
in
the
screen
display
mark
the
front
and
rear
end
of
the
vehicle.
The
camera
image
shows
different
levels
of
disj tortion
in
some
areas
and
is
thus
not
suitable
for
distance
estimations.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Press
the
button
when
the
engine
is
runj
ning.
Depending
on
the
driving
direction,
the
image
of
the
respective
camera
is
displayed:
'xfront:
front
camera
image.'xrear:
rear
camera
image.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
cross
trafj
fic
warning,
refer
to
page
228,
can
additionally
warn
against
oncoming
vehicles
using
radar
senj
sors.
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With
navigation
system:
activation
points
Concept
Positions
where
Panorama
View
should
switch
on
automatically
can
be
stored
as
activation
points
provided
that
a
GPS
signal
is
received.
General
information
Up
to
ten
activation
points
can
be
stored.
Activation
points
can
be
used
when
driving
forj
ward
for
the
front
camera.
Storing
activation
points1.Drive
to
the
position
at
which
the
system
is
to
be
switched
on,
and
stop.2.

Press
the
button.3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.4.

Add
activation
point
The
current
position
is
displayed.5.Add
activation
point
Activation
points
are,
if
possible,
stored
with town/city
and
street
address,
or
else
with
the
GPS
coordinates.
Using
activation
points
The
use
of
activation
points
can
be
switched
on
and
off.
1.

Press
the
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.3.

Settings4.Panorama
view,
GPS-based5.Panorama
view,
GPS-based
Displaying
activation
points
1.

Press
the
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.3.

Show
activation
pointsA
list
of
all
activation
points
is
displayed.
Renaming
or
deleting
activation
points
1.

Press
the
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.3.

Show
activation
points
A
list
of
all
activation
points
is
displayed.4.Select
an
activation
point
as
needed.5.'xRename'xDelete
this
activation
point'xDelete
all
activation
points
Setting
brightness
and
contrast
Brightness
and
contrast
can
be
adjusted
with
Surround
View
or
Panorama
View
switched
on.
Via
iDrive:
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.2.'x

Brightness'x

Contrast3.Set
the
desired
value.
Functional
limitations
The
system
can
be
used
only
to
a
limited
extent
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
poor
light.'xIn
case
of
soiled
cameras.'xWith
a
door
open.'xWith
the
tailgate
open.'xWith
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.
Gray
hatched
areas
with
symbol,
for
instance
open
door,
in
the
camera
image
mark
areas
that
are
currently
not
displayed.
System
limits
Non-visible
areas
Because
of
the
camera
angle,
the
areas
under
the
vehicle
cannot
be
viewed
by
the
cameras.
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Detection
of
objectsVery
low
obstacles
as
well
as
high,
protruding
objects
such
as
ledges
may
not
be
detected
by the
system.
Some
assistance
functions
also
consider
data from
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control.
Follow,
refer
to
page
210,
the
notes
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
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.
Malfunction A
camera
malfunction
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
A
yellow
symbol
is
displayed
and
the
rej
cording
range
of
the
malfunctioning
camj era
is
displayed
in
black
on
the
Control
Display.
Remote
3D
View
Concept
With
the
proper
equipment,
the
BMW
Conj nected
App
and
the
camera
images
from
Surj round
View
can
be
used
to
display
the
vehiclesurroundings
on
a
mobile
device
such
as
asmartphone.
The
function
displays
a
momentary
view
of
the
situation.
Functional
requirements'xData
transmission
must
be
activated,
refer
to
page
64.'xBMW
Connected
App
must
be
installed
on
the
mobile
device.Switching
the
function
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.With
the
standby
state
switched
on:
My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Data
privacy4.Remote
3D
View
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
may
not
be
available
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
poor
light.'xIn
case
of
soiled
cameras.'xWith
a
door
or
the
tailgate
open.
Dark
fields
in
the
display
indicate
areas
that
are
not
rej corded
by
the
system.'xWith
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.'xWhen
other
camera
functions
are
being
perj
formed
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
moves
faster
than
walking
speed.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
use
the
function
in every
country.'xFor
reasons
of
data
protection,
the
function
can
only
be
used
three
times
within
two hours.
Parking
Assistant
Concept
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The
system
supports
parking
in
the
following
sitjuations:'xWhen
parking
parallel
to
the
road,
parallel
parking.'xWhen
reverse
parking
diagonally
to
the
road, diagonal
parking.
The
system
orients
itselfwith
the
middle
of
the
parking
space
duringdiagonal
parking.
General
information
Handling
Parking
assistant
handling
is
divided
into
three
steps:
'xSwitching
on
and
activating.'xParking
space
search.'xParking.
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.
Steptronic
transmission The
parking
assistant
calculates
the
best
possij
ble
parking
line
and
takes
control
of
the
following
functions
during
the
parking
procedure:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
the
gears.
Press
and
hold
the
park
assistance
button
for
the
duration
of
the
parking
procedure.
Parking
is
automatic.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafj
fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
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.
The
safety
information
for
PDC
Park
Distance Control,
refer
to
page
210,
and
for
opening
the
tailgate,
refer
to
page
91,
applies
in
addition.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Ultrasound
sensors
With
the
four
side
ultrasound
sensors,
arrows,
and
the
ultrasound
sensors
of
PDC
Park
Disj tance
Control
in
the
bumpers,
the
parking
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spaces
are
measured
and
the
distances
to
obj
stacles
determined.
Functional
requirements Ultrasound
sensorsEnsure
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
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:
your
vehicle's
length
plus
approx.
2.6
ft/0.8
m.'xMinimum
depth:
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m.
Diagonal
parking:
'xMinimum
width
of
the
gap:
own
vehicle's
width
plus
approx.
2.3
ft/0.7
m.'xMinimum
depth:
your
vehicle's
length.
The
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces
must
be
estimated
by
the
driver.
Due
to
technical limitations,
the
system
is
only
able
to
approxij
mate
the
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces.
For
parking
'xDoors
and
tailgate
are
closed.'xThe
parking
brake
is
released.
Steptronic
transmission:
'xDriver's
safety
belt
is
fastened.
Switching
on
and
activating
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.


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.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
The
system
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
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'xSymbol
P
on
the
vehicle
image:
the
parking
assistant
is
activated
and
the
parking
space search
is
active.'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
in
color
and
a
signal
sounds.
Switch
signal
tone
on/off,
refer
to
page
227.'xIf
a
diagonal
or
parallel
parking
space
is
clearly
detected,
the
system
automatically
adjusts
the
suitable
parking
method.
In
the
case
of
parking
spaces
suitable
for
parallel
and
diagoj
nal
parking,
a
selection
menu
is
displayed.
In
this
case,
the
desired
parking
method
must
be
selected
manually.'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.Switching
on
and
activating
the
parking
assisj
tant.
Engage
the
reverse
gear
and
activate
the
system
or
press
the
parking
assistance
butj
ton,
refer
to
page
225,
on
the
Control
Display.


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
225.3.Confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
the
parking
procedure:
switch
on
the
turn
signal
on
the
corresponding
side.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Steptronic
transmission:
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
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself,
if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The
parking
assistant
can
be
interrupted
at
any
time:
'xSteptronic
transmission:
release
the
park
assistance
button
during
the
parkj
ing
procedure.'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.'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
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
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Steptronic
transmission:'xWhen
the
park
assistance
button
is
released.'xIf
the
tailgate
is
open.'xIf
doors
are
open.'xWhen
setting
the
parking
brake.'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
anextended
period
while
the
vehicle
is
stationj
ary.'xWhen
unfastening
the
driver's
safety
belt.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
continj
ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant,
refer
to page
225,
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
offThe
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Parking4.Parking
Assistant5.Sound
if
parking
space
detected
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
System
limits
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condij
tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
rej
spond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk of
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Ownj
erss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sysj
temss
operation
and
limitations.
No
parking
assistance
The
parking
assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
tight
curves.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'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.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic
measurements
might
not
function
in the
following
situations:
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'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.'xWith
objects
with
corners,
edges,
and
smooth
surfaces.'xWith
objects
with
a
fine
surface
structure
such
as
fences.'xFor
objects
with
porous
surfaces.'xWith
small
and
low
objects,
for
instance
boxes.'xWith
obstacles
and
persons
at
the
edge
of the
lane.'xWith
soft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam
material.'xWith
plants
and
bushes.'xLow
objects
already
displayed,
for
instance
curbs,
can
move
into
the
blind
area
of
the sensors
before
or
after
a
continuous
tonesounds.'xCargo
that
extends
beyond
the
perimeter
of
the
vehicle
is
not
taken
into
account
by
the
system.
Parking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be
dej
tected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
dej tected
at
all.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diagoj
nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
is detected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possiblefrom
the
driver's
seat.
General
information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
approaching
traffic.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
traffic
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored
as
well. Two
additional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj propriate.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addij
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.3.

Settings4.Cross
traffic
alert5.Cross
traffic
alert
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWith
the
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
acj
tive:
when
a
certain
driving
distance
is
exj ceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
operation
of
the
parkj
ing
assistant.
Warning
General
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
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Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehiclesare
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
rej
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the camera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
your own
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sigjnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
rej
spective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xIf
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
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