Trailer Assistant
Principle
The Trailer Assistant helps when reversing
with a trailer.
When reversing, the steering of the front
wheels is determined by entering the kink an-
gle and adopted by the system.
Vehicle features and options
This system may not be available in the
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-
tional equipment, the national-market version
or the option for later enabling and software
updates. This also applies to individual func-
tions of the system.
For information on whether a function is cur-
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
The kink angle determines the angle between
the vehicle and trailer and thus the desired di-
rection of travel of the car-trailer combination
in reverse.
With the Trailer Assistant, the car-trailer com-
bination is not guided by the steering wheel
when reversing, but by continuous correction
of the articulation angle on the control display.
The system takes over the steering. The driver
must control the speed using the accelerator
and brake pedals.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
Additional information:
Parking assistance systems, refer to page 249.
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 condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
The system can steer the vehicle over or
onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Watch surrounding
traffic closely and actively intervene where
appropriate.
Functional requirements
▷
A trailer is attached and connected.
▷ The system is taught for the trailer to be
used.
▷ Depending on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version, trailer towing is acti-
vated.
▷ The rearview camera is clean and clear.
▷ Vehicles with removable trailer hitch: Use
suitable accessories approved by BMW.
Teaching the Trailer Assistant
Whenever you hitch a trailer, the Trailer Assis-
tant must be taught again.
A message on the control display prompts the
driver to drive forward at low speed while also
steering.
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