BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual page 243

Depending on equipment
version: emergency brake
function, Active PDC
Principle
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of
collision.
General information
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre‐
vented under all circumstances.
The function is available below walking speed
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the
brake intervention.
After emergency braking to a stop, further creep‐
ing toward an obstacle is possible. Proceed with
caution. To move forward, lightly press the accel‐
erator pedal and release as needed.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer, the
vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possible at
any time.
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the
Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐
sistant.
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 accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
and vehicle surroundings closely and actively
intervene where appropriate.
Driver assistance systems
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Additionally, the safety information for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 240.
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
page 247.
Temporary switching off
The emergency brake function can be switched
off temporarily:
Confirm the message on the Control Display.
During continued driving in this surrounding sit‐
uation, no further emergency braking will occur.
Settings
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle will
be protected by the system.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"
5. "Active PDC with braking interv."
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
The limits of the systems of the Park Distance
Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply.
If required, deactivate the system via iDrive
where applicable.
With Parking Assistant:
side parking aid
Principle
The side protection warns of obstacles on the
side of the vehicle.
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