BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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▷ When other camera functions are run in the
vehicle.
▷ If the vehicle is moving faster than at walking
speed.
▷ It may not be possible to use the function in
all countries.
▷ For reasons related to data protection, the
function can only be run three times in two
hours.
Park Assistant
Principle
The system supports the driver in the following
situations:
▷ When parking sideways parallel to the road:
parallel parking.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when
reverse parking perpendicular to the road:
perpendicular parking. The system lines up
with the middle of the parking space when
parking perpendicular to the road.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when
driving out of parallel parking spaces, see
page
256 .
▷ Depending on the equipment version: when
reversing out, for example in the case of tight
parking spaces or narrow roads, see revers‐
ing assistant, see page
257 .
General
Operation
Operation of the Park Assistant is divided into
three steps:
▷ Switching on and activating.
▷ Parking space search.
▷ Parking.
The status of the system and the actions re‐
quired are shown on the Control Display.
Ultrasonic sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Steptronic transmission
The Park Assistant calculates the ideal parking
line and takes over the following functions during
a parking operation:
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing gear.
The parking operation takes place automatically.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.
NOTE
The Park Assistant may steer across or up onto
kerbs. There is a danger of damage to property.
Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐
tively if the situation warrants it.
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