We all love driving our cars, but the one thing that isn’t always the easiest, especially in a city environment, may be parking the vehicle. That is where the BMW Parking Assistant Plus comes into play.
How To Use the BMW Parking Assistant Plus
Almost all modern vehicles these days have parking assist functions to some capacity. BMW is no exception. There are sensors for parking and safety, including airbag sensors, lane departure sensors, and adaptive cruise control sensors. BMW includes three different types of sensors on their vehicles: ultrasonic, cameras, and radar sensors. Each has its advantages, but when combined, they create a symbiotic level of safety and enhancement.
The wonderful thing about sensors is that they are hidden in plain sight but offer so much value to the driver without detracting from the vehicle’s aesthetics itself. Enter BMW Parking Assistant Plus. This technology makes parking easier and safer for the driver of the vehicle.
Ultrasonic Sensors & How They Work
BMW’s ultrasonic sensors are the key to this system. An ultrasonic sensor simply uses technology that emits sound pulses from the vehicle, which then in turn bounce off objects around the vehicle.
The system records how long it takes for those sound pulses to reflect and return to the vehicle’s sensors. This, in turn, tells the vehicle what the distance is from those obstacles, allowing the vehicle to safely navigate into a parking spot. The system is even capable of working in dark or foggy environments, up to 30 feet, or 10 meters.
Cameras
There’s no denying that the invention of cameras as parking aids is extremely useful. The cameras installed in a BMW vehicle only add to the success of the Parking Assistant Plus feature, allowing the driver to have a visual representation of what is exactly behind them without having to turn around and look themselves. There are limiting factors to cameras, though, such as darkness or a wet and dirty lens.
Radar
Radar is most commonly thought of in an aerospace setting, but it is also used in the automotive industry. Most commonly, law enforcement utilizes radar to track if a vehicle is speeding. Similarly, radar is use by BMW and other vehicles in their bumpers, both front and rear. The use of radar technology in these areas allows the vehicle to assist the driver in lane departure warnings, lane change assist, and intersection assistance. It is also instrumental in emergency braking assistance and adaptive cruise control features.
Now that you have an understanding of the different sensors in a BMW, come test drive one today at Tom Bush BMW of Jacksonville. Our sales team is ready to answer any other questions you may have regarding this technology.
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