Up to a certain speed the BMW Rear Drive Assist is capable of reconstructing the last 50m of the route driven in reverse. This can be useful, for example, in parking situations, but also when you want to reverse into a narrow lane. Benefits: With this assistance system tight car parks and narrow parking spaces on the roadside should no longer present a challenge.
The comfort and advantages of a self-parking vehicle are clear. The assistance systems presented offer only a small preview of the aim which many manufacturers are striving towards in the future: autonomous driving. In our free E-Book, he explains the challenges and prospects of autonomous driving.
We use cookies to optimise and continuously improve our website for individual users like you. You can change your settings here at any time. BMW in your country. Driver assistance systems are an indispensable part of modern cars and in the foreseeable future will further develop into complex systems leaving the task of driving and liability to the vehicle. Depending on the system and stage of development, active driver participation when desired will be required less and less, and eventually not at all.
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Activate Activated Subscription successful. Subscription failed. How does this sound? Find and subscribe to Changing Lanes on all major podcasting platforms. Automotive Life Driving Experience Podcast. What is a driver assistance system? Status Quo driver assistance systems Currently, driver assistance systems act as practical support: Sensors capture information on — for example, speed limits — the distance to other vehicles and lane markings.
How does hill start assist work? What added value does road sign recognition offer? How does emergency brake assist work?
How does steering and lane guidance assist provide support? In what way does cruise control make driving easier?
What is distance control? What does the speed limit assist do? In order for the system to work properly, GPS and underlying wireless services must be available and functioning; your vehicle ignition must be turned on except for door unlock and stolen vehicle recovery services , battery charged and connected, and vehicle's electrical system operational; due to wireless carrier coverage, services may be limited in certain geographic areas.
All services are subject to the terms and conditions of your subscriber agreement. The BMW Assist system includes its own phone. It is connected to an external antenna to offer improved reception and transmission capability. At the touch of a button, your system transmits your location and other vehicle information; you then speak hands-free to a trained response specialist who requests the dispatch of appropriate services.
The BMW Assist system is designed to initiate a call automatically after a severe impact occurs. BMW pays for the first year of the BMW Assist Safety Plan for and earlier models credit card information required and four years for and later models, effective from your vehicle's in-service date.
You can extend service for your intended ownership or lease period during enrollment. You must be a Safety Plan subscriber to enroll in the optional Convenience Plan. No, the BMW Assist system only transmits your vehicle's location: 1. I am pretty sure the car does not have to be on since they can unlock your car if your keys are in it by calling the BMW Assist number, from what my CA said.
Cannot confirm that though. No, I'm not sure about it needing to be on. So caveat emptor on my advice. Second Lieutenant. It involves a microchip or something imbedded in the car's frame perhaps near the battery but not IN it Of course we all have to take what our SAs say with a grain of salt Assist seems like a really smart buy esp if you are adding the Premium pkg bc of the Bluetooth feature and the the insurance advantage drop IMO of course.
A reasonably priced option in my opinion even if you don't use all of the features. First Lieutenant. Please raise your hands if your car is stolen, it's in the hands of the miscreants for a period of time, and you then really want it back.
No, thanks. Enlisted Member. Don't spend any money preventing your car from being stolen. Do you really want to get your bimmer back after it has been rat-bagged by criminals? If they steal it, you want the thing torched. Just buy insurance. Services galore…. They include, but are not limited to, such vital things as Towing service to the nearest authorized BMW center resulting from mechanical disablement, road hazard damage or accident.
It also provides Battery jump starts, fuel or operating fluids delivery with driver paying the cost of those fluids , Tire Change assistance and lock-out services if keys get locked in the vehicle.
These types of services are often necessary and occur most times when you least expect it! One of the greatest aspects of BMW Roadside Assistance is clear when you are far from home, with Trip Interruption benefits that help when your journey is unexpectedly interrupted, which can in fact happen.
This program will provide help in arranging a ride, securing short-term transportation and even assisting with hotel accommodations. The advanced technology of this system is also made clear in the support given through the Advanced Mobility Group, which works in conjunction with BMW Roadside Assistance in helping drivers via phone with disablement or emergency roadside situations.
They aid the driver by using telematics technology that reads vehicle data and warning messages and calls. Information dispatched to AMG is used to guide and advise drivers. This is technology at its finest! It even provides expert advice over the phone as well as recommendations for service visits to the nearest BMW Center.
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