BMW 5 Series: Forward parking
Parking
While driving forward, the system applies minor steering corrections as needed.
1. Approach the parking space driving forward, centered and in a straight line. Stop at a distance of maximum 6.5 ft/2 m.
2. Apply parking brake and switch drive-ready state off using the Start/Stop button.
3. Have all occupants exit and close the doors.
4. If necessary, switch on the display on the BMW display key and cancel the display block.
On the BMW display key, change to the menu: "R/C parking"
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Press and hold the button on
the side of
the BMW display key for the duration of the
parking procedure.
6. Wait, until function readiness is indicated on the display. Observe possible SMS text messages.
7. "ENGINE START": tap the button. The engine starts.
8. To start the parking procedure: touch the arrow symbol for "drive forward" on the display.
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Press and hold the button: the
vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Release
the button for obstacles within the driving
range to stop the vehicle.
For approach movements: touch the arrow symbol for "drive backward".
9. At the end of the parking procedure, release the button on the side of the BMW display key. The vehicle stops.
"ENGINE STOP": tap the button. The engine is switched off.
Lock the vehicle.
The parking brake is engaged and standby state switched off.
Cancel, pause, continue the parking procedure
To cancel or pause the parking procedure:
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Release button. The vehicle stops with emergency
braking.
To resume the parking procedure: press the
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button again within 30 seconds.
Driving out in reverse
Driving out of parking spaces
When driving in reverse, the vehicle drives backward in a straight line without steering.
1. If necessary, switch on the display on the BMW display key and cancel the display block.
2. Unlock the vehicle.
3. On the BMW display key, change to the menu: "R/C parking"
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Press and hold the button on
the side of
the BMW display key for the duration of the
parking procedure.
5. Wait, until function readiness is indicated on the display. Observe possible SMS text messages.
6. "ENGINE START": tap the button. The engine starts.
7. To start the reversing out procedure: touch the arrow symbol for "drive backward" on the display.
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Press and hold the button: the
vehicle
moves as long as the button is pressed. Release
the button for obstacles within the driving
range to stop the vehicle.
8. At the end of the reversing out procedure, release the button on the side of the BMW display key. The vehicle stops.
9. "ENGINE STOP": tap the button. The engine is switched off.
The parking brake is engaged and drive-ready state switched off.
Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
Cancel, pause, continue the parking procedure
To cancel or pause the parking procedure:
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Release button. The vehicle stops with emergency
braking.
To resume the parking procedure: press the
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button again within 30 seconds.
Messages on the BMW display key
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The symbol identifies system
messages.
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Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident o
Cross traffic warning
Concept
At blind driveways or when driving out of diagonal
parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is
detected sooner by the system than is possible
from the driver's seat.
General information
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Overview of Sensors
The graphic below provides an overview of the main sensors used in the G30
for the Driver Assistance
Systems and shows their installation locations.
G30 Overview of sensors
Control unit for radar sensor, right (RSR) (also known as
Short Range Radar (SRR) in Technical Systems)
KAFAS stereo came
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power, for instance in vehicle
washes
