BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 258

CONTROLS
Functional limitations
The system cannot be used in the following
situations, for example:
▷ While Hill Descent Control is regulating the
vehicle speed, emergency braking is deacti-
vated.
Hill Descent Control, refer to page 212.
▷ When driving with a trailer.
If applicable, turn off the system temporarily, if
needed.
Drive-off monitoring
Principle
In case of a risk of collision, the start-up mon-
itoring reduces the drive power when driving
off.
General information
When obstacles are detected in close range in
front of the vehicle, the acceleration will be re-
duced. If necessary, this permits timely manual
braking.
When obstacles are detected behind the vehi-
cle, the system will brake.
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
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braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
When using the trailer hitch, the assistance
system cannot react correctly because the
sensors are concealed. There may be a risk
of accidents or risk of damage to property.
The driver assistance system should not be
used during trailer towing or if the trailer hitch
is used, for instance bicycle rack.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
▷ Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Functional requirements
▷ Selector lever position D or R is engaged
when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Obstacles in the immediate vicinity are de-
tected in front of or behind the vehicle.
▷ The accelerator pedal is heavily applied,
nearly to the end point.
▷ The accelerator pedal is immediately ap-
plied after engaging the selector lever posi-
tion and obstacle detection.
Turning drive-off monitoring on/off
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
6. "Drive off monitoring"
7. "Drive off monitoring"