How to Use BMW's AUTOMATIC Parking I Parking Assistant I Self Parking - EASY TUTORIAL!

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[@louisewinston7916]

Thanks for showing how to do the selfparking feature in an open space. Question - how to use self parking feature to park in a home garage where is closed and tide in space. Also how to self park side by side with another car in the garage at home. Thank you!

[@suemers]

Thanks for this. Will test it today with my brand new ix..😊

[@BeamerView]

Congrats on the new ix! =) Let me know if you have any questions along the way. I know I did a full iX tutorial a few months back, that might help you out too.

[@soldierssoldier.1503]

A simple warning, is. should you touch the steering wheel during the auto reversing, the car will stop the auto reversing, and leave you to do it yourself, but have trust the car will park itself safely.

[@BeamerView]

Thats correct!

[@lamontmotley7126]

Your videos are so helpful thank you

[@BeamerView]

Glad you like them! Reach out if you ever have questions.

[@lawrencer25]

Fabulous video. I have it and always forget I have it on my BMW 🙈🙉🙊🤔 Keep the good work up 👍👍👍👍👍🥂🥳

[@BeamerView]

Thank you! Plenty more coming!

[@youssefbenkraiem2685]

Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@BeamerView]

Thank you!!

[@VickiStokes]

My BMW i4 has parking assistance. The front camera will adjust and point to any curbs or parking blocks that the car is approaching. It will warn when you are getting close. I love this because my previous BMWs had low profiles which led to scratched front bumper.

[@BeamerView]

That’s amazing. I didn’t know the newer i4 had that feature! All the vehicles have cross traffic warning too which is super useful.

[@hbnhacthinhphongpiano5217]

Can you make video clip for BMW i4 ?

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@BeamerView sadly only as an option in the UK

[@schandler52]

Unfortunately I purchase 2024 i4 with added parking assist package. I subsequently found out that it does not give the option to pull forward into a spot only backwards and you cannot save or records parking maneuver either. Finally I was disappointed that you cannot use the Bmw app to remotely maneuver car in or out of a tight spot. For some reason these options were note availability in USA parking assist package for i4. Very disappointed ☹️

[@peterinpensacola]

Good explanation, thanks. BUT, you should also show parallel parking.

[@BeamerView]

Good point! Now i just need to find some parallel parked cars =)

[@JG_20_25]

I have a very tight garage. Can you do a video showing how to use the parking assistant to automatically park in the garage. I also read that the car will back out automatically by retracing the path taken into the garage. Can you show how that works too? Thanks. Just ordered a new BMW and recently discovered your channel. Great videos! Keep it up.

[@BeamerView]

Thanks for watching. So couple things, there is a parking assistant feature that can do parkings such as parralell and perpendicular spots such as the ones in parking lots and street side. The function for parking it into a garage would be "record paths" its a brand new function that they are rolling out with and with this function you could set it up so that the vehicle can enter the garage and even exit it with a push of a button. You can go into the parking assistant screen and then you'll see on the right to "Record Path" then it'll go into a mode where it'll began to record your car movements, just drive it into the garage or exit just like you normally would and it'll remember it. The next time when you're at the starting point of your path, in the parking assistant screen, it'll ask you if you would like to use your recorded path to park or exit your vehicle!

[@JG_20_25]

@@BeamerViewThanks for the response. Exactly what I was looking for!!

[@schandler52]

Unfortunately doesn’t appear to be true for i4

[@anubhabdas2118]

When parallel parking on a road with a curb is there any tips you’d give to stop it from scuffing my alloys. Maybe just have your foot on the brake a little so it’s slow enough for you to stop it? Also does the x1 parking assistance do this or only park assistance plus

[@BeamerView]

Curbs are one of the worst enemies for vehicles that can park themselves. It's in the manual too that the cars can't always detect curbs, so you'll see the vehicle run over the curb or scrap it as you mentioned. Yes you can use the brake to stop before it hits it and that's probably going to be ur best bet. I would also make sure your curb side mirror is folding down, this can be achieved by adjusting the left or right side mirror selecter switch to the right position. The best way to tell if the X1 has it or not is by looking on its parking assistance screen. On the top right you would see a steering wheel with the letter P beside it. I will say that the previous X1's were the worst with this feature since they were one of the first to have it. RIP to the street cones I hit with it =)

[@VickiStokes]

Not sure if you've demoed the backup assistance. That's a great feature also.

[@BeamerView]

Yes! Perfect for long driveways. I love it.

[@c.patricksadowski9959]

Great video, however not complete. The BMW (the 2024 X5 Mild Hybrid) cannot detect any parking options in a parking lot UNLESS there are painted lines or other vehicles. (Not really sure which one it needs, lines or cars to activate.

[@enriquecarrillo3909]

Nice job and great and useful videos. I just subscribed to your channel. As soon as the online ordering becomes available, we’re ordering a 2023 X6 4.0. Are there any videos/suggestions for that vehicle that you recommend? It’s our first BMW, any BimmerCode portions that I should consider? You’re the subject matter expert here. Thanks again and keep up the great work. Cheers!

[@BeamerView]

Hey Enrique! Thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel, looking forward to helping you out. I had a question for ya and please be honest as possible. But I was looking to put together a detailed course on the ins and out for the new x6 probably about 3 hrs long. I’m testing the market in terms of pricing and was wondering what you would be willing to pay for a course like that?

[@enriquecarrillo3909]

I’m not sure, because so much is available already from quite a few resources. Since we’re picking up the car at the factory in SC, I understand that a BMW rep will spend quite some time with the buyer to set it up, etc. before you drive off the BMW Performance Center.

[@BeamerView]

@@enriquecarrillo3909 great point!

[@Crisman111]

Thanks for your great videos. I have an I4 M50 arriving in a couple of months! Watching this, I am a little confused about the braking. I would assume that the entire process could be done without the foot on the brake (including the final stop before potentially hitting the car at the rear). Am I correct or does the driver have to manually control braking?

[@BeamerView]

Thanks for reaching out Michelle! The vehicle will come to a full stop all by itself when it’s done auto parking. I mentioned the part about braking simply because it tends to scare people at first since it does it so fast and well. You could have the whole parking done without even touching the brake at all if you choose to. Let me know if this answers the questions would be more than happy to clarify anything else!

[@Crisman111]

@@BeamerView Yes. Thank you!!

[@swisstrader]

I have this feature in my ix50 and its both good and bad. First, whenever I need the option, I cant seem to find it, or I press the cone button and it doesnt do anything. Then, it’s damn scary how it pulls into spaces or maneuvers into the space such that each time I take control of the wheel and brake the car. Finally, I live on a one way street and pulling out of my garage with Park Assist pulls me into traffic going the wrong way, which is very dangerous.

[@BeamerView]

Good points. Yes it’s not a perfect system. It does a good job of detecting cars, even though it gets pretty darn close. Likes it does a okay job but just watch out for curbs since it’s not always apparent. Yes the park assist feature is mainly designed to get you out the driveway, after that I wouldn’t rely on it and take over.

[@jazzb2977]

Can this work with the bmw series 2 active tourer xdrive 2023 model 73plate ? Can my var park itself as seen on this video ?

[@BeamerView]

I do not personally recall ever seeing a 2 series being able to park itself.

[@Lapliv]

Can you post a link - how to receive text messages and send messages using the voice system? Android! If you have a video tutorial. Love your videos!

[@BeamerView]

I will add this to the list, but very easy. It works the same way for apple carplay and andriod auto. You simply HOLD DOWN the voice command button until google assistant pops up on the screen. If you TAP the voice command button then you will get the BMW Voice command. So 2 ways to use that.

[@Lapliv]

@BeamerView , my issue is my text messages pop up on the screen, but I need a voice telling me ...I never look at the phone or the large screen. I want everything verbal notification. It took me a week to know I had to have my phone sound on for it to ring in the cabin. I love the car, just technology driving me crazy. Thanks for always answering!

[@BeamerView]

@@Lapliv Yes the tech is getting a bit crazy, even I learn something new everyday and I do this full time lol! When the text message pops up, you should be able to tap it and it should read it out loud. This is the case for apple carplay, I haven't tried it on Android. Happy to help!

[@Lapliv]

@BeamerView ok, My old car, you could say, read my text! If you figure out a voice command without touching the pop-up that is so fast- post it! Thanks

[@BrogeKilrain]

Does it come with a cigar to smoke while u wait for it ? Only way I can see any benefits is if I can get out car and let it park

[@BeamerView]

Hidden cubby on the lower right side. Beer pops out soon as you engage.

[@minigiant8998]

i have idrive 8 and still dont know how to auto park lol. ill try using ur tips later today.

[@BeamerView]

Let me know how it goes, it can get a little tricky. Try having the parking feature on by pressing the P with a cone button near and then drive past the spot you want to park in. Reach out if you ever have any questions!

[@Dactylonian]

If you’re a married couple buying the car together, can each person use the EA access code on our own app? For example I have an EA account and my wife has her own EA account.

[@BeamerView]

If by EA you're referring to Electrify America, your best bet would be to reach out to them to get the best answer > www.electrifyamerica.com/contact-us/ Great question though, I want to say it's only limited to one account since having it work multiple times would allow anyone to use it.

[@lefty1024]

Many others out here do tips for BMW owners. Nobody does it better with more relevant topics.

[@BeamerView]

Thank you! Reach out if you ever have any questions!

[@nickhen4196]

Is there a way to program a specific parking spot in a shared garage?

[@BeamerView]

Not possible =/

[@nickhen4196]

@@BeamerView too bad:( thank you for your response though!

[@Shhhhhhh]

Can it detect people , while parking? Will it stop if a pedestrian walks through parking lot while vehicle is parking

[@BeamerView]

I’ve never tried it but I strongly believe it can. The only thing it has a hard time with is curbs. Anything that the sensors might have trouble picking up. BMWs have had front pedestrian warning for years now. So I’m sure they got it down pat.

[@Venigo]

@@BeamerView try the parking at different weather conditions. I had some problems at night and with rainy days...

[@frankperricone7042]

Please show the parallel parking procedure.

[@BeamerView]

Will do! Not many around my area but will be on the look out.

[@gjarucki]

Wait, if it has issues with curbs how can it parallel park?

[@BeamerView]

It can also use the sensors front and back of the vehicle, and its designed so that it doesn't go too far off into the curb. I havent had much issues with this parallel parking, but when doing regular parking, it tends to go towards the curb.

[@discofun]

The turn signal is flashing. When and why did you hit it?

[@BeamerView]

It actually did it all by itself lol

[@discofun]

@@BeamerView I ask because in my F90 M5 Comp the turn signal must be activated by the driver to initiate self parking.

[@ruebarb1]

I thought the parking assist pro also parallel parks, but yet you stated it has a hard time detecting curbs. Can you elaborate, thanks

[@BeamerView]

Not sure how the feature works exactly for parallel parking but I’m sure it can see where the car in front and behind should be. I’ve tried this a few times with perpendicular spots and it has ran over the curbs a couple times

[@ruebarb1]

@@BeamerView Thanks I appreciate that, My M240i should finally be in after 7 months , I got the feature for the camera view, I would absolutely loose it with BMW if their auto park features mashes up my wheels on a curb. The purchase will be with Sudbury, anyone particular I need to mention your channel to?

[@BeamerView]

​@@ruebarb1 Thats awesome, congrats on the vehicle! Mention it to Mike Walsh he's the general sales manager, I also work there too as a genius. The names Dipesh, let me know when you're in, would love to assist your delivery.

[@ruebarb1]

@@BeamerView Thanks will do, just waiting for the VPC to send the car up here, I hope to be in soon

[@brucemacdonald4672]

Way to slow when there is lots of traffic

[@BeamerView]

Agreed, it can cause confusion if you're in a area where may be lots of traffic to begin with.

[@malcyjb]

Video looked ok but here in the UK, you speak so fast I couldn't understand what you were saying.... Cheers

[@BeamerView]

Agreed, thanks for the feedback. I tend to keep it snappy so it helps with viewer retention more. You can slow down the speech through the video player too.

[@jcmayzik]

@4:57 do do 💩

[@BeamerView]

ahh, one of the easter eggs, great find =)