BMW X6 2017 Owners Manual

Page 161 of 283

behind the vehicle is shown on the ControlDisplay.
Safetyinformation WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.Adjust the driving style to the traffic condijtions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundingsclosely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

Page 162 of 283

'yParking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
'yObstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Pathwaylines
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the imj
age of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on
level roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Turningradiuslines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with pathway lines.
Turning radius lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after
the steering wheel is turned past a certain anj
gle.
Obstaclemarking
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected bythe PDC sensors and, when respectively
equipped, detected by the rearview camera.
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markj
ings match the markings of the PDC.
Parkingusingpathwayandturning
radiuslines
1.Position the vehicle so that the turning raj dius lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.Seite 162ControlsDrivingcomfort162
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 604 - X/16

Page 163 of 283

2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Displaysettings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Systemlimits
Detectionofobjects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Assistance functions also take into account
data of the PDC.
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display may be closer than they appear. Do not estij
mate the distance from the objects on the disj
play.
TopView
Concept
Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
Generalinformation The image is captured by two cameras intej
grated in the exterior mirrors, by the rearview
camera and a camera on the front of the vehij cle.
The range is no more than approx. 6.5 ft/2 m to
the side, front and rear.
Obstacles within this range are thus displayed
early on the Control Display.
Safetyinformation WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condij
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

Page 164 of 283

Cameras
Front camera
Rearview camera
Cameras at the bottom in the mirror housings.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses if necessary.
Functionalrequirements
Top View can be used only to a limited extent
in the following situations:
'yWith a door open.'yWith the tailgate open.'yWith an exterior mirror folded in.'yIn poor light.The unavailable camera range is depicted by
shading.
Switchingon/off
Switchingonautomatically The system is switched on automatically if sej
lector lever position R is engaged when the enj
gine is running.
The rearview camera image is displayed. To
switch to the Top View:
"Rear view camera"
Automaticdeactivationduringforward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Switchingon/offmanually Press park assistance button.
'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
Display
DisplayontheControlDisplay The area surrounding the vehicle can be disjplayed on the Control Display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj played, it is possible to switch to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Seite 164ControlsDrivingcomfort164
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 604 - X/16

Page 165 of 283

Brightness
With Top View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displayingtheturningradiusand
pathwaylines
'yThe static, red turning radius line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.'yThe variable, green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space acjtually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
Systemlimits
A Check Control message is displayed when a camera is not working.
SideView
Concept
Side View provides an early look at cross trafficat blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected relaj
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
the viewing, each camera, front and rear on the
vehicle, detects the traffic area on the side.
Which camera is active is shown on the top
edge of the screen.
Safetyinformation WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.Adjust the driving style to the traffic condijtions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundingsclosely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

Page 166 of 283

Overview
Buttoninthevehicle
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 258.
Switchingon/off
Switchingon/offmanually Press button.
Depending on the transmission position, the
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
SwitchingoffautomaticallyBy switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
Front Side View: when a certain driving disj tance or speed is exceeded.
Display
Generalinformation 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.
Warningofcrossingtraffic
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
'ySide View switched on.Seite 166ControlsDrivingcomfort166
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 604 - X/16

Page 167 of 283

'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.
Systemlimits
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.
Systemlimits
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.
ParkingassistantConcept
This system assists the driver in parking paraljlel to the road.
Generalinformation
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:'ySwitching on and activating.'yParking space search.'yParking.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best posj
sible parking line and during the parking procej
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration and braking, and if needed, changes the gears.Press and hold the park assistance button forthe duration of the parking procedure.
System status and instructions on required acj
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control.
Safetyinformation 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 trafficsituations. 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.'

Page 168 of 283

Overview
Buttoninthevehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasoundsensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
Functionalrequirements
Ultrasoundsensors Ensure full functionality:
'yDo not cover sensors, for instance withstickers.'yKeep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Formeasuringparkingspaces
'yMaximum speed while driving forward apjprox. 22 mph/35 km/h.'yMaximum distance to row of parked vehijcles: 5 ft/1.5 m.Suitableparkingspace'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.
4 ft/1.2 m.'yMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Forparking
'yDoors and tailgate are closed.'yThe parking brake is released.'yDriver's safety belt is fastened.
Switchingonandactivating
Switchingonwiththebutton 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.
Switchingonwithreversegear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
DisplayontheControlDisplay
Systemactivated/deactivated
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.Seite 168ControlsDrivingcomfort168
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 604 - X/16

Page 169 of 283

Parkingspacesearchandsystem
status'yColored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle image; the parking assistant
is activated and the parking space search is 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.
Parkingusingtheparkingassistant
Parking
1. Press park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear to switch the parking asj
sistant on, refer to page 168. 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 168.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
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 indij
cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interruptingmanually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'yPress park assistance button.'y "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
Interruptingautomatically
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 switching to another function on the
Control Display.'yWhen the park assistance button is rej
leased.'yIf the tailgate is open.Seite 169DrivingcomfortControls169
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 604 - X/16

Page 170 of 283

'yIf doors are open.'yWhen setting the parking brake.'yDuring acceleration.'yWhen braking.'yWhen unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be conjtinued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 168, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switchingoff
The system can be switched off as follows:
'yPress park assistance button.
Systemlimits
Safetyinformation 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.'

Page:   < prev 1-10 ... 121-130 131-140 141-150 151-160 161-170 171-180 181-190 191-200 201-210 ... 290 next >