BMW i7 Owner's Manual page 270

CONTROLS
General information
The vehicle stores the driving movements of
the last distance covered. This stored distance
can be driven in reverse with automated steer-
ing.
The system takes over the steering. The driver
must control the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals.
Back-up Assistant: a maximum of 164 ft/50 m
are stored.
Back-up Assistant Professional: a maximum of
656 ft/200 m are stored.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
The system can steer the vehicle over or
onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Watch surrounding
traffic closely and actively intervene where
appropriate.
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Functional requirements
▷ Drive forward without interruption to store
the distance covered.
▷ To store the distance covered, do not drive
faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.
▷ Back-up Assistant Professional: sufficiently
bright light conditions on the saved route.
▷ Back-up Assistant Professional: the cam-
eras on the vehicle must be clean and clear.
Driving in reverse with automated
steering
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. With the vehicle at a standstill, press
button or engage reverse gear.
The parking assistance systems view is
displayed.
3. "Start back-up Assistant"
The length of the distance covered is dis-
played on the control display and in the in-
strument cluster.
If applicable, follow the instructions on the
control display or in the instrument cluster.
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-
tor pedal and the brake.
Green: the system takes control of
steering.
When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-
cle's surroundings.
In case of obstacles, stop immediately and
take over control of the vehicle. Follow the
instructions for Park Distance Control.
5. Right before the end of the stored distance
covered, a signal tone will sound and a
message is displayed.
Stop no later than when normal road traffic
is reached and take control of the vehicle
such as by shifting to forward gear.