BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 215

General
Steptronic transmission
The Park Assistant calculates the optimum line
to take when driving out of the space and takes
over the following functions during the manoeu‐
vre:
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gear.
The vehicle manoeuvres automatically until it is
in a position where the driver can drive out of the
space without any further steering movements.
Operating requirements
▷ The vehicle has been parked using the Park
Assistant.
▷ An obstacle is detected in front of the vehicle.
▷ The parking space is at least 0.8 m, approx.
2.6 ft longer than the vehicle.
Driving out of a parking space
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Steptronic transmission:
When the vehicle is stationary, press the Park
Assistant button or engage reverse gear to
switch on the Park Assistant.
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.
4. Activate the Park Assistant on the Control
Display: "Park Assist"
5. Steptronic transmission:
The system takes over the manoeuvre. A
message is displayed at the end of the ma‐
noeuvre.
6. Make sure that it is safe to leave the parking
space in the current traffic conditions and
drive off as usual.
The Park Assistant is switched off automati‐
cally.
Driver Assistance Systems
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Depending on the equipment
version: reversing assistant
Principle
The system supports the driver when reversing,
for example when driving out of tight parking
spaces or narrow roads.
The vehicle saves the driving movements for the
last stretch of road before the vehicle is parked.
The vehicle can reverse along this saved stretch
with automated steering.
General
The system takes over the steering when revers‐
ing along the saved stretch.
The driver is responsible for operating the accel‐
erator pedal and the brake.
Operating requirements
▷ To save the stretch of road, drive forwards
without interruption.
▷ A maximum of 50 metres/approx. 55 yards
can be saved.
▷ To save the stretch of road, do not drive
faster than 36 km/h/approx. 22 mph.
▷ The stretch of road that is to be reversed
along must be at least 30 cm/12 in wider than
the vehicle.
Reversing with automated steering
1. When the vehicle is stationary and the drive-
ready state is switched on, engage reverse
gear or press the Park Assistant button.
2. Tilt the Controller to the right.
3. "Reversing Assistant"
The system takes over the steering.
The possible route is displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive off using the accelerator pedal
and brake.
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