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Driving comfort

General information

Vehicle equipment

When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is

also set to a driving style that saves on fuel

consumption.

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

Notes

Personal responsibility

The system does not relieve the driver of

the responsibility to adapt his or her speed,

distance and driving style to the traffic condi‐

tions. Drive attentively, and react to the current

traffic events. Intervene actively when neces‐

sary, e.g., by braking, steering or making an

evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger

of an accident.◀

Active Cruise Control with

Stop & Go function, ACC

The concept

This system can be used to select a desired

speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐

cally on clear roads.

At a glance

To the extent possible, the system automati‐

cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle

ahead of you.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Press the

button

Function

The distance that the vehicle maintains to the

vehicle ahead of you can be varied.

System on/off, interrupt, refer

to page 121

For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.

To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐

tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes

lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead

begins moving faster.

Store/maintain speed, refer to

page 121

Resume speed, refer to

page 123

If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the

system is able to detect this within the given

system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your

drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is

able to accelerate if operated accordingly.

Reduce distance, refer to

page 122

Increase distance, refer to

page 122

Even if some time passes before the vehicle

drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐

erated automatically and simply.

Rocker switch:

Change/maintain speed, refer

to page 121

As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to

the desired speed.

The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐

dients, but may not be maintained on uphill

slopes if engine power is insufficient.

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The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐

ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐

try-specific variants.

If switching off the system while stationary,

press on the brake pedal at the same time.

Press the button.

Radar sensor

▷

If active: press twice.

A radar sensor is located in the front bumper

for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the

vehicle.

If interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

and distance are deleted.

Interrupting

When active, press the button.

If interrupting the system while stationary,

press on the brake pedal at the same time.

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐

tection of vehicles.

▷

When the brakes are applied.

When transmission position D is disen‐

gaged.

▷

If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐

move layers of snow and ice carefully.

▷

When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is

activated or DSC is deactivated.

Do not cover the view field of the radar

sensor.

▷

When DSC is actively controlling stability.

If the safety belt and the driver's door are

opened when the vehicle is standing still.

Switching on/off and interrupting

cruise control

▷

If the system has not detected objects for

an extended period, e.g., on a road with

very little traffic without road edge line

markings.

Switching on

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

▷

If the detection range of the radar is dis‐

rupted, for example, by dirt or heavy fog.

The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

light up and the marking in the speedometer is

set to the current speed.

Maintaining/storing the speed

Press the button.

Cruise control can be used.

Switching off

Or:

Deactivated or interrupted system

If the system is deactivated or inter‐

rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering

and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐

erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐

curring.◀

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Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is

clear.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

increases or decreases by approx.

1 mph/1 km/h.

It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly

displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in

the instrument cluster, refer to page 123.

When cruise control is maintained or stored,

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,

if necessary.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

past the point of resistance, the desired

speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐

mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

Changing, maintaining, and storing

the speed

The rocker switch can be pressed while the

system is interrupted to maintain and store the

current speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control

is switched on, if necessary.

Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the

action.

Distance

Selecting a distance

Adapting the desired speed

Adjust the distance according to the traf‐

fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is

the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain

the prescribed safety distance.◀

Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐

ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐

erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐

curring.◀

Reduce distance

Speed differences

Press the button repeatedly until the

desired distance is set.

Large differences in speed relative to ve‐

hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen‐

sated by the system for example in the follow‐

ing situations:

The selected distance, refer to page 123, is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

▷

When catching up rapidly with a truck.

Increase distance

When another vehicle suddenly swerves

into the wrong lane.◀

Press the button repeatedly until the

desired distance is set.

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The selected distance, refer to page 123, is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

2. Release the brake pedal.

3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press

the RES button or the rocker switch when

the vehicle ahead of you drives away.

Calling up the desired speed and

distance

Displays in the instrument cluster

Desired speed

While driving

Press the button with the system

switched on.

▷

The marking lights up green:

the system is active.

In the following cases, the stored speed value

is deleted and cannot be called up again:

▷

The marking lights up or‐

ange: the system has been

interrupted.

▷

When the system is switched off.

When the ignition is switched off.

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

While standing

Before leaving the vehicle, secure it

against rolling

Brief status display

Selected desired speed.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐

ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐

mission and apply the parking brake. Other‐

wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐

tem requirements for operation are currently

not met.

The system brought the vehicle to a complete

standstill.

▷

Green marking in the speedometer:

Distance to vehicle ahead of you

The selected distance to the vehicle driving

ahead of you is shown.

Your vehicle accelerates automatically as

soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐

dar sensor moves off.

▷

Marking in the speedometer turns orange:

no automatic driving away.

Distance display

Distance 1

To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐

matically, press the accelerator briefly or

press the RES or SET button.

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4

Rolling bars in the distance display indicate

that the vehicle in the radar sensor detection

range has moved off.

Your vehicle was braked to a halt by pressing

on the brake pedal and it is standing behind

another vehicle:

This value is set after the system is

switched on.

1.

Press the button to call up a stored

desired speed.

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The system can also be activated when sta‐

tionary.

Distance display

The system has been interrupted or

distance control is deactivated be‐

cause the accelerator is being

Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐

uation when using the system.

pressed; a vehicle was not detected.

Detection range

Distance control is deactivated be‐

cause the accelerator is being

pressed; a vehicle was detected.

Rolling bars: the detected vehicle has driven

away.

Indicator/warning lamps

Personal responsibility

The detection capacity of the system and the

automatic braking capacity are limited.

The indicator and warning lamps do not

relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt

his or her desired driving speed and style to

the traffic conditions.◀

Two-wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you

for instance might not be detected.

The vehicle symbol lights up orange:

Limited detection capacity

A vehicle has been detected ahead of

you.

Because of the limits to the detection ca‐

pacity of the camera and the sensor, you

should be alert at all times so that you can in‐

tervene actively, if necessary; otherwise, there

is the danger of an accident occurring.◀

The vehicle symbol flashes orange:

The conditions are not adequate for

operating the system.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively assume control by

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.

Deceleration

The system does not decelerate when a sta‐

tionary obstacle is located in the same lane,

e.g., a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end

of traffic congestion.

The vehicle symbol flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds:

The system also does not respond to:

You are requested to intervene by

braking or making an evasive maneuver.

▷

Pedestrians or similar slow-moving road

users.

▷

Red traffic lights.

Stationary objects.

Cross traffic.

System limits

Speed range

Best results are achieved when using the sys‐

tem on well-developed roads and highways.

The desired speed can be selected between

20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.

Oncoming traffic.

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No warnings

Unexpected lane change

A warning may not be issued when ap‐

proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐

stacle. You must react yourself; otherwise,

there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀

Swerving vehicles

If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves

into another lane from behind a stopped vehi‐

cle, you yourself must react, as the system

does not react to stopped vehicles.

Cornering

A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected

until it is completely within the same lane as

your vehicle.

Swerving vehicles

If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly

swerves into your lane, the system may not be

able to automatically restore the selected dis‐

tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐

ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g.,

when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐

hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected,

the system requests that the driver intervene

by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐

vers, if necessary. You must react yourself;

otherwise, there is the danger of an accident

occurring.◀

If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the

speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although

curves cannot be anticipated in advance.

Therefore, drive into a curve at an appropriate

speed.

In tight curves, situations may result due to the

restricted detection range of the system in

which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not

be detected at all, or not until after a consider‐

able delay.

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Malfunction

The system cannot be activated if the radar

sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be

caused by damage incurred during parking, for

example.

A Check Control message is displayed if the

system fails.

When approaching a curve, the system may

react briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due

to the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of

the vehicle by the system can be compensated

for by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator

pedal is released, the system becomes active

again and independently controls the speed.

Cruise control

The concept

The system is functional at speeds beginning

at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

It maintains the speed that was set using the

control elements on the steering wheel.

The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐

gine braking action is insufficient.

Driving away

In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive

away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or

behind bumps in the road.

Unfavorable conditions

Do not use the system if unfavorable

conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐

stant speed, for instance:

Radar sensor

▷

On curvy roads.

In heavy traffic.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐

erned by the following:

On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or

on a loose road surface.

Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐

cle and cause an accident.◀

FCC ID:

▷

OAYARS3-A

General information

Compliance statement:

When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is

also set to a driving style that saves on fuel

consumption.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

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▷

The clutch pedal is depressed for a few

seconds or released while a gear is not en‐

gaged.

Controls

At a glance

Press the button

The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐

rent speed.

Function

▷

The transmission position D is disengaged.

Interrupt system on/off

DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated

or DSC is deactivated.

Store speed

▷

DSC is actively controlling stability.

Resume speed

Changing the speed

Maintaining/storing the current speed

Press the button.

Or

Switching on

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

The marking in the speedometer is set to the

current speed.

Cruise control can be used.

Switching off

Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐

terrupted.

Deactivated or interrupted system

If the system is deactivated or inter‐

rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if

necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,

there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly

displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in

the speedometer, refer to page 128.

Press the button.

▷

If active: press twice.

When cruise control is maintained or stored,

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,

if necessary.

If interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored desired speed

is deleted.

Changing/maintaining speed

Interrupting the system

The rocker switch can be pressed while the

system is interrupted in order to maintain and

store the current speed.

When active, press the button.

The system is automatically interrupted if:

▷

The brakes are applied.

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Adapting the desired speed

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator lamp

Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐

ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐

erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐

curring.◀

Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐

ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐

ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐

tem is switched on.

Desired speed

▷

The marking lights up green:

the system is active.

▷

The marking lights up or‐

ange: the system has been

interrupted.

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly

until the desired speed is set.

▷

The marking does not light up: the system

is switched off.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is

clear.

Brief status display

Selected desired speed.

▷

Each time the rocker switch is pressed to

the point of resistance, the desired speed

increases or decreases by approx.

1 mph/1 km/h.

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check

Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐

tem requirements for operation are currently

not met.

Each time the rocker switch is pressed

past the point of resistance, the desired

speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐

mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐

ance point and holding it there accelerates

or decelerates the vehicle without requiring

pressure on the accelerator. After the

rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐

tains its final speed. Pressing the switch

beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐

hicle to accelerate more rapidly.

PDC Park Distance Control

The concept

PDC supports you when parking. Objects that

you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐

hind your vehicle are indicated with:

▷

Signal tones.

Visual display.

Resuming the desired speed

General information

Press the button.

Measurements are made by ultrasound sen‐

sors in the bumpers.

The stored speed is reached and maintained.

The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given:

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▷

By the front middle sensors and the two

corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Select transmission position R with the engine

running.

By the rear middle sensors at approx.

5 ft/1.50 m.

Notes

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Check the traffic situation as well

PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐

tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects

located outside of the PDC detection range.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Switching on/off manually

Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi‐

cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's

signal tone.◀

Press the button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

Avoid driving quickly with PDC

In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,

the rearview camera, refer to page 131, can be

switched on.

Avoid approaching an object quickly.

Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet

active.

For technical reasons, the system may other‐

wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀

Switching on the rearview camera via

the iDrive

With PDC activated or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

At a glance

The rearview camera image is displayed. The

setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Button in the vehicle

Display

Signal tones

When approaching an object, an intermittent

tone is sounded that indicates the position of

the object. For example, if an object is de‐

tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal

tone sounds from the left rear speaker.

PDC Park Distance Control

The shorter the distance to the object be‐

comes, the shorter the intervals.

If the distance to a detected object is less than

approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is

sounded.

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If objects are located both in front of and be‐

hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐

nal is sounded.

System limits

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐

prox. 3 seconds:

The detection of objects can reach the physi‐

cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g.:

▷

If the vehicle stops in front of an object that

is detected by only one of the corner sen‐

sors.

▷

With tow bars and trailer hitches.

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With low objects.

▷

If moving parallel to a wall.

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

The signal tone is switched off:

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can

move into the blind area of the sensors before

or after a continuous tone sounds.

▷

When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐

ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.

▷

When transmission position P is engaged.

High, protruding objects such as ledges may

not be detected.

Volume

The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,

refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐

tainment, Communication.

False warnings

PDC may issue a warning under the following

conditions even though there is no obstacle

within the detection range:

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

▷

In heavy rain.

When sensors are very dirty or covered in

ice.

Visual warning

The approach of the vehicle to an object can

be shown on the Control Display. Objects that

are farther away are displayed on the Control

Display before a signal tone sounds.

▷

When sensors are covered in snow.

On rough road surfaces.

In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐

rages.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

▷

In heavy exhaust.

The range of the sensors is represented in the

colors red, green and yellow.

Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,

sweeping machines, high pressure steam

cleaners or neon lights.

If the rearview camera image was selected last,

it again appears on the display. To switch to

PDC:

The malfunction is signaled by a continu‐

ous tone alternating between the front and

rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction

due to other ultrasound sources is no lon‐

ger present, the system is again fully func‐

tional.

1.

"Rear view camera" Select the symbol

on the Control Display.

2. Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

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The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded

area on the Control Display.

At a glance

Button in the vehicle

PDC has failed. Have the system checked.

To ensure full operability:

▷

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.

Surround View

Rearview camera

The concept

Surround View comprises various camera as‐

sistance systems that help the driver when

parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits

and intersections.

Camera

▷

Rearview camera, refer to page 131

Side View, refer to page 133.

Top View, refer to page 135.

Backup camera

The concept

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired

by dirt.

The backup camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control

Display.

Clean the lens, refer to page 229.

Switching on/off

Hints

Check the traffic situation as well

Switching on automatically

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects lo‐

cated outside the picture area of the backup

camera.◀

Select transmission position R with the engine

running.

The backup camera image is displayed if the

system was switched on via the iDrive.

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

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Switching on/off manually

Pathway lines

Press the button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

The PDC is shown on the Control Display.

Switching on the rearview camera via

the iDrive

With PDC activated or Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

▷

Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐

age when in transmission position R.

The rearview camera image is displayed. The

setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Help you to estimate the space required

when parking and maneuvering on level

roads.

▷

Are dependent on the current steering an‐

gle and are continuously adjusted to the

steering wheel movements.

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

▷

The rearview camera is switched on.

The trunk lid is fully closed.

Turning circle lines

Activating the assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be ac‐

tive at the same time.

▷

Parking aid lines

"Parking aid lines"

Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐

played.

▷

Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐

age.

▷

Obstacle marking

"Obstacle marking"

Show the course of the smallest possible

turning circle on a level road.

Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.

Only one turning circle line is displayed

when the steering wheel is turned.

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2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning circle line.

Obstacle marking

General information

▷

Spatially-shaped markings can be shown

in the rearview camera image.

Display settings

Their colored steps match the markings of the

PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance

to the object shown.

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

Parking using pathway and turning

circle lines

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐

cle lines lead to within the limits of the

parking space.

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.

System limits

Detection of objects

High, protruding objects such as ledges may

not be detected by the rearview camera.

Side View

The concept

Side View provides an early look at cross traffic

at blind driveways and intersections. Road

users concealed by obstacles to the left and

right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐

tively late from the driver's seat. To improve

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visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐

cle record the traffic situation on each side.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

Clean the lens, refer to page 229.

Notes

Switching on/off

The images from both cameras are shown si‐

multaneously on the Control Display.

Switching on/off manually

Check the traffic situation as well

Press the button.

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle on blind driveways and intersections with

your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could

result from road users or objects located out‐

side the picture area of the Side View cam‐

eras.◀

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on if necessary.

At a glance

Display

Button in the vehicle

The traffic area to the left and right is displayed

on the Control Display.

Side View

Guidelines at the bottom of the image show

the position of the front of the vehicle.

Cameras

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:

Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐

ture the image.

1.

"Contrast"

The two camera lenses are located on the

sides of the bumper.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

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Top View

System limits

The cameras capture a maximum range of

330 ft/100 m.

Cameras

Top View

The concept

Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐

vering. The area around the doors and the road

area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐

trol Display for this purpose.

General information

The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐

cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐

ings. The image quality may be impaired by

dirt.

The image is captured by two cameras

integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the

backup camera.

Clean the lens, refer to page 229.

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.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

Select transmission position R with the engine

running.

Notes

Check the traffic situation as well

The Top View and PDC images are displayed if

the system is switched on via iDrive.

Check the traffic situation around the ve‐

hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

dent could result from road users or objects lo‐

cated outside the picture area of the

cameras.◀

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

At a glance

Switch the system back on if necessary.

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off manually

Press the button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

Top View is displayed.

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Switching on the backup camera via

the iDrive

Contrast

With Top View switched on:

"Rear view camera"

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

The backup camera image is displayed. The

setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Displaying the turning circle and

pathway lines

▷

Display

The static, red turning circle line shows the

space needed to the side of the vehicle

when the steering wheel is turned all the

way.

Visual warning

The approach of the vehicle to an object can

be shown on the Control Display.

▷

The variable, green pathway line assists

you in assessing the amount of space ac‐

tually needed to the side of the vehicle.

When the distance to an object is small, a red

bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in

the PDC display.

The pathway line is dependent on the cur‐

rent steering angle and is continuously ad‐

justed with 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.

The display appears as soon as Top View is

activated.

With the trunk lid open.

With an exterior mirror folded in.

In poor light.

If the rearview camera image was selected last,

it again appears on the display when reverse

gear is selected. To switch to Top View:

A Check Control message is displayed in some

of these situations.

"Rear view camera" Select the symbol on

the Control Display.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Brightness

With Top View switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached, and press the controller.

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Transporting loads

Parking assistant

Loads that extend beyond the perimeter

of the vehicle are not taken into account by the

system during the parking procedure.

The concept

Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐

dent occurring.◀

Curbs

The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐

cle over or onto curbs.

Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐

cle may become damaged.◀

This system assists the driver in parking paral‐

lel to the road.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces

on both sides of the vehicle.

An engine that has been switched off by the

Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐

cally when the parking assistant is activated.

The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐

sible parking line and takes control of steering

during the parking procedure.

Requirements

When parking, also take note of the visual and

acoustic information issued by the PDC and

the parking assistant and react accordingly.

For measuring parking spaces

▷

Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

A component of the parking assistant is the

PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 128.

▷

Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

Hints

Suitable parking space

Personal responsibility

▷

Gap between two objects with a minimum

length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

The parking assistant does not relieve

the driver of responsibility for the vehicle dur‐

ing the parking procedure.

Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's

length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.

Watch the parking space and parking proce‐

dure closely and intervene if necessary; other‐

wise, there is the danger of an accident.◀

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

For parking procedure

Changes to the parking space

▷

Closed doors.

Changes to the parking space after it was

measured are not taken into account by the

system.

Parking brake released.

When parking in parking spaces on the

driver's side, the corresponding turn signal

must be set.

Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐

vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐

dent occurring.◀

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At a glance

Switching on with reverse gear

Shift into reverse.

Button in the vehicle

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

Activate:

"Parking Assistant" Select the

symbol in the Control Display.

Switching off

The system can be deactivated as follows:

▷

Press the button.

▷

Switch off the ignition.

Parking assistant

Display on the Control Display

Ultrasound sensors

Activating/deactivating the system

Symbol Meaning

Gray: the system is not available.

White: the system is available but

not activated.

The system is activated.

Without Professional navigation

system or TV: system status

The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking

spaces are located on the wheel arches.

To ensure full operability:

▷

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.

Switching on/off

Switching on with the button

The status is displayed with symbols.

Gray: parking space search.

Press the button.

The LED lights up.

Blue: the system is activated. A

suitable parking space was

found.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

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The parking procedure is active.

▷

The parking procedure is ac‐

tive. Steering control has

been seized.

Steering control has been

seized.

Parking space search is always active

whenever the vehicle is moving forwards

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.

Status of the parking space search

Parking using the parking assistant

Check the traffic situation as well

Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐

cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐

ing assistant and PDC.

▷

Gray, arrow 1: parking space search.

Blue, arrow 2: parking space is suitable.

Check the traffic situation around the vehicle

with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the

danger of an accident.◀

The vehicle is parked in the parking space

if the parking procedure is active.

▷

No display: no parking space search.

1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐

vate it if necessary.

With navigation system professional

or TV: status of the system

The status of the parking space search is

indicated on the Control Display.

2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐

play.

To achieve the best possible parking posi‐

tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel

movement after the gear change when the

vehicle is stationary.

The end of the parking procedure is indi‐

cated on the Control Display.

3. Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐

essary.

▷

Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side

of the vehicle representation. Parking as‐

sistant is activated and search for parking

space active.

Interrupting manually

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

time:

Suitable parking spaces are displayed next

to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the

road as on the Control Display. When the

parking assistant is active, suitable parking

spaces are highlighted.

▷

"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol

on the Control Display.

▷

Press the button.

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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

following situations:

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

▷

If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if

he takes over steering.

▷

On slippery ground.

On steep uphill or downhill grades.

If a gear is selected that does not match

the instruction on the Control Display.

When leaves or snow has collected in the

parking space.

If a turn signal is activated in the opposite

direction to the desired side for parking.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

The detection of objects can reach the physi‐

cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g., in

the following circumstances:

On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces

if necessary.

▷

With tow bars and trailer hitches.

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

▷

If doors are open.

If the trunk lid is open.

With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

When there are obstacles that are hard to

overcome, such as curbs.

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

▷

When there are obstacles that suddenly

arise.

With objects with a fine surface structure,

such as fences.

If a maximum number of parking attempts

or the time taken for parking is exceeded.

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can

move into the blind area of the sensors before

or after a continuous tone sounds.

A Check Control message is displayed.

High, protruding objects such as ledges may

not be detected.

Continuing

An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐

tinued if necessary.

The parking assistant may identify parking

spaces that are not suitable for parking.

Follow the instructions on the Control Display

to do this.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed.

System limits

The parking assistant failed. Have the system

checked.

No parking assistance

The parking assistant does not offer assis‐

tance in the following situations:

▷

In tight curves.

When towing a trailer.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

▷

When sensors are dirty or iced over.

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Speed limit detection.

Cruise control.

Head-up Display

The concept

Pedestrian warning.

Selection list from the instrument cluster.

Some of this information is only displayed

briefly as needed.

Selecting displays in the Head-up

Display

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Displayed information"

This system projects important information

into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.

4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up

Display.

In this way, the driver can get information with‐

out averting his or her eyes from the road.

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

Display is influenced by:

Setting the brightness

The brightness is automatically adjusted to the

ambient light.

▷

Certain sitting positions.

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐

play.

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Brightness"

▷

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.

Wet roads.

4. Turn the controller.

Unfavorable light conditions.

When the low beams are switched on, the

brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐

ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐

ing.

If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐

tings.

Switching on/off

1. "Settings"

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Head-Up Display"

Adjusting the height

1. "Settings"

Display

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Height"

Overview

▷

Speed.

4. Turn the controller.

Navigation system.

Check Control messages.

Collision warning.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

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Setting the rotation

1. "Settings"

2. "Head-Up Display"

3. "Rotation"

4. Turn the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system.

The shape of the windshield makes it possible

to display a precise image.

A film in the windshield prevents double im‐

ages from being displayed.

Therefore, have the special windshield re‐

placed by a service center only.

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