BMW X5: Display on the Control Display - With Parking Assistant: Parking Assistant

Display on the Control Display

System activated/deactivated

Gray: the system is not available.

White: the system is available but not activated.

System is activated.

Parking space search is active.

The parking operation is active. The system takes over the steering.

Parking space search and system status

• Parking assistant is activated and parking space search is active.
• Control Display shows suitable parking spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol. When Park Assistant is active, suitable parking spaces are highlighted and an acoustic signal sounds.
• If 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 diagonal parking, a selection menu is displayed. In this case, the desired parking method must be selected manually.
• The parking operation is active. The system takes over the steering.
• Parking space search is always active whenever the vehicle is moving forward slow and straight, even if the system is deactivated.

  When the system is deactivated, the displays on the Control Display are shown in gray.

Switching signal tone for suitable parking spaces on/off

1. "CAR".

2. "Settings".

3. "Driver Assistance".

4. "Parking and Maneuvering".

5. "Automatic Parking".

6. "Alert if parking space detected".

Signal tones of the PDC Park Distance Control

During an automatic parking operation, no intermittent tone will sound from the PDC Park Distance Control.

A continuous tone sounds when the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 8 inches/ 20 cm.

Parking using the Automatic Parking Assistant

Parking

1. Switching on and activating the parking assistant.

For this, engage the reverse gear or press the parking assist button and activate the system on the Control Display, if needed.

Automatic Parking Assistant is activated.

2. Pass the row of parked vehicles forward 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.

3. Confirm the suggested parking space for the parking operation: select the parking space on the Control Display.

The system takes over the steering.

4. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

At the end of the parking operation, the P selector lever position is set.

The end of the parking operation is indicated on the Control Display.

5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if needed.

Interrupting manually

The Automatic Parking Assistant can be interrupted at any time:

• Press the park assistance button.
• "Autom. Parking": select the icon on the Control Display.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations:

• When the driver grasps the steering wheel or takes over steering.
• Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road.
• When there are obstacles that are hard to overcome, such as curbs.
• When there are obstacles that suddenly appear.
• If the PDC Park Distance Control displays clearances that are too small.
• When a maximum number of parking attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
• When changing over to another function on the Control Display.
• If the tailgate is open.
• If doors are open.
• When setting the parking brake.
• During acceleration.
• When the brake pedal remains pressed for an extended period while the vehicle is stationary.
• When unfastening the driver's safety belt.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Resuming

An interrupted parking operation can be continued, if needed.

Reactivate the parking assistant and follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Turning off

The system can be switched off manually:

Press the park assistance button.

System limits

Safety information

Warning

The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions or other factors, the system may not respond.

There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Owner's Manual regarding the scope of the system's operation and limitations.

No parking assistance

The Automatic Parking Assistant does not offer assistance in the following situations:

• In tight curves.
• When towing a trailer.
• For diagonal parking spaces.

System limits of the sensors

Additional information:

• Ultrasonic sensors.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited 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.
• With a mounted emergency wheel.
• In case of changes to an already-measured parking space.
• With ditches or edges, for instance an edge of a port.
• 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 Automatic Parking Assistant has malfunctioned.

Have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

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