BMW X5: Depending on the equipment version: driving out of a parking space using the parking assistant

Principle

The system makes driving out of parallel parking spaces easier.

General information

Steptronic transmission

The parking assistant calculates an optimal line for pulling out of a parking space and takes control of the following functions during the maneuver:

• Steering.
• Accelerating and braking.
• Changing gears.

The vehicle maneuvers automatically until the vehicle reaches a position in which the driver can drive out of the parking space without further steering movements.

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 conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.

Warning

If the trailer hitch is used, the driver assistance system can cause damage due to covered sensors.

There may be a risk of accident 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.

Additionally, the safety information for the PDC Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking Assistant apply.

Additional information:

• PDC Park Distance Control
• Automatic Parking Assistant

Functional requirements

• The vehicle was parked manually and objects in front of and behind the car are detected.

  The distance to a detected curb is at least 6 inches/15 cm.

• The vehicle was parked using the parking assistant and an object is detected in front of the vehicle.
• The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m longer than your vehicle.
• The vehicle has been parked in reverse.

Driving out of parking spaces

1. Turn on drive readiness.

2. Steptronic transmission: Press the park assistance button or shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary to switch on the Automatic Parking Assistant.

3. Tilt the Controller to the right and activate the Automatic Parking Assistant on the Control Display: "Autom. Parking"

4. On the Control Display, confirm the required direction for driving out of the parking space if necessary.

5. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Steptronic transmission: The system takes control of the maneuver. A message will be displayed at the end of the maneuver.

6. Make sure that the traffic situation permits driving out of the parking space and drive off as usual.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is switched off automatically.

System limits

The limits of the systems of the Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply.

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