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Controls
space, the system automatically stops the ve‐
hicle as needed.
The headlight is switched on for the duration
of the procedure.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess traf‐
fic and parking situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to all
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Watch
traffic and parking situation closely and ac‐
tively intervene in the respective situations.◀
WARNING
Unauthorized persons, e.g., children, can
move the vehicle using the BMW display key
without anybody in the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident. Protect the BMW display key
against unauthorized use.◀
NOTE
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of prop‐
erty damage. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene in the respective situations.◀
Overview
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of the PDC in the
bumpers, the parking spaces are measured
and the distances to obstacles determined.
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Cameras
In addition to the ultrasonic sensors, the park‐
ing situation during Remote Control Parking is
detected using four cameras.
Front camera.
Rearview camera.
One camera is located at the bottom of each
exterior mirror housing.
Functional requirements
Cameras and ultrasound sensors
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with
stickers.