BMW 650i xDrive Convertible 2012 User Manual
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Notes
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The parking assistant takes control of steer‐
ing for as long as the symbol for active park‐
ing appears on the display.
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The system maneuvers the vehicle to posi‐
tion it properly in smaller parking spaces, for
example.
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To achieve the best possible parking posi‐
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel
movement after the gear change when the
vehicle is stationary.
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When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐
er's side, the corresponding turn signal must
be set.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time by:
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Grasping the steering wheel and steering
yourself.
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"Deactivate Parking Assistant" Select
the symbol on the Control Display.
Interrupting automatically
The procedure is interrupted automatically:
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If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 6 mph/
10 km/h.
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On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.
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If doors are open.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Continuing
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if necessary.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display to
do this.
Switching off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
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Press the button.
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Switch off the ignition.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
System limits
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the sys‐
tem.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Transporting loads
Loads that extend beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle are not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehicle
may become damaged.◀
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not provide assis‐
tance in parking.
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In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
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When sensors are dirty or iced over.
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
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On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.
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When leaves or snow has collected in the
parking space.
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