BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 221

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 system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's
surroundings closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
In addition, the safety information for the Park
Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
▷ Park Distance Control, refer to page 207.
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
page 214.
Functional requirements
▷ Drive forward without interruption to store
the distance covered.
▷ A maximum of 165 ft/50 meters are stored.
▷ To store the distance covered, do not drive
faster than 22 mph/36 km/h.
▷ Dynamic Stability Control is activated.
Driving in reverse with automated
steering
1. Press the park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary and the drive-ready state is
switched on.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. "Back-up Assistant"
The system takes over the steering.
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play where required.
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5. Take your hands off the steering wheel
and carefully drive off using the accelerator
pedal and the brake.
When driving in reverse, pay attention to
the vehicle's surroundings, and if you en-
counter an obstacle, stop immediately and
take over control of the vehicle. Follow the
instructions for Park Distance Control.
6. Stop no later than when normal road traffic
is reached and take control of the vehicle
such as by shifting to a forward gear.
At the end of the stored distance travelled,
a signal will sound and a request will be
displayed, also with the instruction to take
control of the vehicle.
Canceling the Back-up Assistant
manually
The assisted reversing by the Back-up Assis-
tant can be canceled manually:
▷ Via touchscreen:
▷ Press the button.
Canceling the Back-up Assistant
automatically
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel
or takes over steering.
▷ When engaging a forward gear.
▷ During activation or intervention by driving
control systems or assist systems.
▷ After a few minutes when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
▷ The vehicle leaves the stored lane when re-
versing, for instance at maximum steering
angle.
▷ The view on the control display is overlaid
with messages such as incoming calls.
CONTROLS
"Back-up Assistant"
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