BMW 4 Coupe Series Manual page 245

System limits
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Cameras, refer to page 37.
Deactivated camera
When the camera is deactivated, for instance
when the trunk lid is open, the camera image is
displayed hatched in gray.
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 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.
With Parking Assistant:
Parking Assistant
Principle
The Automatic Parking Assistant supports the
driver in the following situations:
Driver assistance systems
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▷ 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
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
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