BMW XM Owner's Manual page 272

CONTROLS
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.
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.
▷ No trailer towing.
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.
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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.
Canceling the Back-up Assistant
manually
The assisted reversing by the Back-up Assis-
tant can be canceled manually:
▷ "Cancel"
▷ 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 shifting from reverse to another se-
lector lever position.
▷ During activation or intervention by driver
assistance systems.
▷ After an extended period of time when the
vehicle is stationary.
▷ When exiting the stored lane when revers-
ing, for instance with maximum steering-
wheel angle.
▷ When the view on the control display is
overlaid with messages.
▷ In case of a slippery surface.
▷ When the vehicle is rolling such as on a
slope.
▷ In case of changed ambient conditions.