BMW X3 2018 Owner's Manual page 225

Steptronic transmission
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐
ble parking line and takes control of the following
functions during the parking procedure:
▷ Steering.
▷ Accelerating and braking.
▷ Changing the gears.
Press and hold the park assistance button for the
duration of the parking procedure. Parking is au‐
tomatic.
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 sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
WARNING
If the trailer hitch is used, the parking assistant
can cause damage due to covered sensors.
There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to
property. The parking assistant should not be
used during trailer towing or if the trailer hitch is
used, for instance bicycle rack.
NOTICE
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to
property. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
The safety information for PDC Park Distance
Control, refer to page 210, and for opening the
tailgate, refer to page 90, applies in addition.
Driver assistance systems
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989843 - II/18
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Dis‐
tance Control in the bumpers, the parking
spaces are measured and the distances to ob‐
stacles determined.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
For measuring parking spaces
▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.
CONTROLS
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