How to Park your BMW by Remote Control.

BMW

31 Mar 202302:45

Summary

TLDRExperience the convenience of BMW's Remote Control Parking with the Automatic Maneuvering Assistant. Utilize the My BMW App on your iPhone, with an active BMW Digital Key Plus, to park your car from outside. Activate Bluetooth, drive past potential spots, and select a maneuver through the app or console. For tight spots, exit the vehicle and use the app to remotely control parking. Ensure safety by monitoring the process and confirming the final position. Also, explore options like recorded paths for Automatic Maneuvering Assistant or manual remote parking.

Takeaways

📱 Use the My BMW App on your iPhone for Remote Control Parking.
🔑 Require an active BMW Digital Key Plus on your iPhone for remote parking.
📡 Ensure Bluetooth is activated for the parking system to work.
🚗 The system scans for parking spaces while driving at low speed.
🔍 Press the Parking Assistant button to enter Parking View and recognize spaces.
📍 Select a parking maneuver either on the display or via the My BMW App.
🚫 For Remote Control Parking, engage the parking brake and exit the vehicle.
📲 Open the My BMW App to select and start the parking maneuver remotely.
🔒 Confirm remote control use by tilting your phone to align with targets on the screen.
👀 Always supervise the parking maneuver from close to the vehicle.
⏹ Release the parking button to stop and press again to resume parking.
🔒 Tap 'Finish' to switch off and lock the car once parked.

Q & A

What is the Remote Control Parking feature for the BMW?
-The Remote Control Parking feature allows you to park your BMW remotely using the My BMW App on your iPhone while standing outside the vehicle.
What is the prerequisite for using the Remote Control Parking feature?
-To use the Remote Control Parking feature, a BMW Digital Key Plus needs to be active on your iPhone.
How can I create and share a BMW Digital Key Plus?
-You can check out a separate how-to video provided by BMW that explains the process of creating and sharing a BMW Digital Key Plus.
What is the role of Bluetooth in the Remote Control Parking system?
-Bluetooth needs to be activated for the system to function properly, as it facilitates communication between the iPhone and the car.
How does the system scan for parking spaces?
-The system scans for parking spaces when you drive past parked vehicles at a low speed.
How do you enter Parking View in the BMW?
-You can enter Parking View by pressing the Parking Assistant button in the center console.
How are parking spaces recognized by the system?
-Parking spaces are recognized when you have completely passed them, and the system suggests parking spaces and maneuvers on the control display.
What is the procedure to start the Automatic Parking Assistant?
-You can start the Automatic Parking Assistant by selecting a parking maneuver on the control display or remotely using the My BMW App.
How do you initiate Remote Control Parking for narrow spots?
-For narrow spots, you push the brake, engage the parking brake, click 'Parking with My BMW App', and exit the vehicle.
What safety measure is required before starting Remote Control Parking?
-As a safety measure, you must confirm that you are using the remote control voluntarily by tilting your phone back and forth to move a slider into displayed targets.
How do you control the parking maneuver using the My BMW App?
-In the My BMW App, you press and hold the blue parking button to start maneuvering into the selected parking space, and you can stop or resume by letting go or pressing and holding the button again.
How do you know when the car has reached its final parking position?
-The app notifies you when the car has reached its final parking position, and you can then tap 'Finish', switch the car off, and lock it.
What are the additional options available in the Remote Parking menu?
-In the Remote Parking menu, you can select a recorded path of the Automatic Maneuvering Assistant or use 'Manual Mode' to park remotely straight forwards or backwards.
What should you do if you have parked out remotely?
-If you have parked out remotely, you should leave the car running to get back in.
How can you get the most out of your BMW?
-You can continue watching the BMW How-To series to learn more about the features and functionalities of your BMW.

Outlines

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🚗 BMW Remote Control Parking

The BMW Automatic Maneuvering Assistant allows you to park your vehicle remotely using the My BMW App on your iPhone. This feature requires an active BMW Digital Key Plus and Bluetooth activation. As you drive past potential parking spaces at a low speed, the system scans for available spots. Once a suitable space is identified, you can select a parking maneuver either on the car's control display or via the My BMW App. To engage Remote Control Parking, exit the vehicle, engage the parking brake, and use the My BMW App to select your parking maneuver and direction. The app also requires a physical confirmation of your intention to use the remote feature by tilting your phone. Press and hold the blue parking button to initiate the parking process, which can be paused or resumed as needed. The car will stop once you release the button and will notify you when it has reached the final parking position. You can also select a recorded path or use 'Manual Mode' for remote parking. Always ensure to monitor the parking process closely.

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Keywords

💡Remote Control Parking

Remote Control Parking refers to the ability to park a vehicle without being physically present inside it. In the context of the video, this feature allows BMW owners to park their car using the My BMW App on their iPhone. This technology enhances convenience and can be particularly useful in tight or difficult parking situations.

💡Automatic Maneuvering Assistant

The Automatic Maneuvering Assistant is a system that autonomously maneuvers the vehicle into parking spaces. The video script mentions that this assistant can be activated by pressing a button in the console or remotely through the app, showcasing how it aids in the parking process by recognizing spaces and suggesting maneuvers.

💡BMW Digital Key Plus

BMW Digital Key Plus is a feature that enables the car to be unlocked and operated using a digital key on a smartphone. The script specifies that this key needs to be active on the iPhone to use the remote parking feature, indicating its importance in the vehicle's smart connectivity.

💡My BMW App

The My BMW App is a mobile application designed for BMW owners to interact with their vehicles. As highlighted in the script, it is used to remotely control parking maneuvers and to create and share a BMW Digital Key Plus, demonstrating its central role in the car's smart functionalities.

💡Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances. The script mentions that Bluetooth must be activated for the remote parking feature to work, emphasizing its role in establishing a connection between the car and the smartphone for remote control.

💡Parking Assistant Button

The Parking Assistant Button is a physical control in the car's console used to activate the Parking View feature. As described in the script, pressing this button is part of the process to initiate the parking assistance system, showing its importance in the manual activation of parking assistance.

💡Parking View

Parking View is a feature that provides a visual representation of the car's surroundings to assist with parking. The script explains that entering Parking View is part of the process to use the Automatic Parking Assistant, highlighting its utility in recognizing and selecting parking spaces.

💡Parking Maneuver

A Parking Maneuver refers to the specific actions the car takes to park itself. The video script describes selecting a parking maneuver on the control display or remotely via the app, indicating that it is a key step in the automated parking process.

💡Remote Control Parking

Remote Control Parking is the ability to park the car from a distance using the My BMW App. The script provides a detailed process for this, including engaging the parking brake and using the app to select the parking maneuver and direction, underscoring the advanced technology involved.

💡Safety

Safety is a paramount consideration in the operation of the remote parking feature. The script emphasizes the need to watch the parking maneuver at all times, which illustrates the ongoing importance of human oversight even with advanced autonomous features.

💡Automatic Maneuvering Assistant

The Automatic Maneuvering Assistant is mentioned again in the context of selecting a recorded path for remote parking. This showcases the assistant's capability to memorize and repeat specific parking maneuvers, adding to the convenience and efficiency of the parking process.

💡Manual Mode

Manual Mode allows for remote parking in a straightforward manner, either straight forwards or backwards. The script suggests that this mode provides an alternative to automated parking maneuvers, offering the driver more control over the parking process when needed.

Highlights

Remote Control Parking feature for BMW allows parking from outside the vehicle.

Requires a BMW Digital Key Plus active on the iPhone.

Ensure Bluetooth is activated for the feature to work.

The system scans for parking spaces while driving past at low speed.

Parking Assistant button in the console enters Parking View.

Parking spaces are recognized after completely passing them.

Select parking maneuvers using the control display or My BMW App.

Display suggests parking spaces and maneuvers.

Start Automatic Parking Assistant by selecting a maneuver.

For narrow spots, engage parking brake and use My BMW App.

Remote Control Parking allows maneuvering into tight spots.

Safety feature requires confirmation of voluntary remote control use.

Phone gesture confirms remote control initiation.

Press and hold the blue parking button to start maneuvering.

Monitor the parking maneuver closely from near the vehicle.

Top view provides additional sensor information.

Car stops when releasing the blue button, and resumes with a press.

App notifies when the car reaches its final parking position.

Tap 'Finish' to switch off and lock the car.

Select a recorded path for remote parking in specific locations.

Manual Mode allows remote parking straight forwards or backwards.

If parked remotely, leave the car running to re-enter.

Continue watching the How-To series for more BMW features.