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Originally Posted by MystroX5
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Originally Posted by FreddyBMW
Yeah...I think the sensors would come in action and warn you....but would it stop itself if too close? I think it should.
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I have tested it and "No" it will not stop on its own. If the obstacles have moved since you have stopped, your vehicle will run into them.
The feature works well and will impress the passengers but you need to be very aware of the obstacles behind you and must apply your brakes. Until BMW programs in" low speed collision braking" (like every low/mid priced SUV) for the acoustic parking sensors, the system is limited and could be a major safety liability.
Try this.. Put some couch cushions behind the vehicle about 20 feet and activate the feature. Or even back up without the feature and see that your $100K BMW will not auto brake itself.
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I've been reading through this thread and thought I needed to chime in. I tested perpendicular parking last evening and the X7 parked itself and braked when it got close to a car behind and put the tranny in (P)ark. I did not touch the steering wheel, brake pedal, or gas pedal. I let the system do everything.