BMW X7 Owner's Manual page 267

With Parking Assistant:
Parking Assistant
Principle
The Automatic Parking Assistant supports the
driver in the following situations:
▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel
parking.
▷ When parking in reverse perpendicular to the
road, perpendicular parking. The system ori‐
ents itself with the middle of the parking
space.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when
driving out of parallel parking spaces.
General information
Handling
Automatic Parking Assistant handling is divided
into three steps:
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
System status and instructions on required ac‐
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Steptronic transmission
The Automatic Parking Assistant calculates the
best possible parking line and takes control of
Driver assistance systems
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the following functions during the parking opera‐
tion:
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gears.
The parking operation is automatic.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Warning
If the trailer hitch is used, the driver assistance
system can cause damage due to covered sen‐
sors. There may be a risk of accident or risk of
damage to property. The driver assistance sys‐
tem should not be used during trailer towing or
if the trailer hitch is used, for instance bicycle
rack.
NOTICE
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto
curbs. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
The safety information of the PDC Park Distance
Control apply in addition.
Additional information:
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 259.
CONTROLS
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