Is it possible to get in trouble with the automatic parking function?

Johnny_Cakes · 05-31-2023, 03:24 PM

New owner of an i3 here.

Let me preface this question with the statement that I know that I am always responsible for the vehicle operation and must remain alert at all times.

I used the auto park function and it worked flawlessly and very quickly. It frankly went into the spot and closer to the other cars when jockeying than I probably would on my own.

Question: is there anything to be worried about? Any reports of the auto park function getting into a crash?

vreihen16 · 05-31-2023, 06:03 PM

I've seen reports of rims getting bent on curbs by auto park. My i3 doesn't have it, and I don't ever parallel park.....

FZZF · 08-23-2023, 10:24 PM

I haven't seen any reports of that happening.

zoomies · 09-24-2023, 10:25 AM

Seems like there were a few early cases of this, maybe they fixed the programming

Still, I'd be careful on "sharp edged" curbs like here: https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/p...-wheel.922501/

frosty72 · 01-09-2024, 10:36 AM

Is the park assist something you can code with BimmerCode?

05-31-2023, 03:24 PM	#1
Johnny_Cakes New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW i3 Join Date: May 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Is it possible to get in trouble with the automatic parking function? New owner of an i3 here. Let me preface this question with the statement that I know that I am always responsible for the vehicle operation and must remain alert at all times. I used the auto park function and it worked flawlessly and very quickly. It frankly went into the spot and closer to the other cars when jockeying than I probably would on my own. Question: is there anything to be worried about? Any reports of the auto park function getting into a crash?
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FZZF Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I haven't seen any reports of that happening.
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zoomies Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW i3 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	Seems like there were a few early cases of this, maybe they fixed the programming Still, I'd be careful on "sharp edged" curbs like here: https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/p...-wheel.922501/
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01-09-2024, 10:36 AM	#5
frosty72 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: i3 Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Cincinnati Ohio iTrader: (0)	Is the park assist something you can code with BimmerCode?
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