BMW X3 xDrive20i 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 111

▷ Forward gear engaged or transmission po‐
sition D selected: front vehicle area.
▷ Reverse gear engaged or transmission po‐
sition R selected: rear vehicle area.
Malfunction
A Check Control message, see page 73, is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The areas in front of and behind the vehicle are
shown as shaded on the control display. PDC
has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure correct functionality:
▷ Keep sensors clean and free from ice.
▷ Do not spray the sensors with high-pressure
cleaners for an extended period of time and
maintain a distance of at least 30 cm, 12 in.
Rear-view camera
Principle
The rear-view camera offers assistance when
reversing into a parking space or manoeuvring.
To achieve this, the area behind the vehicle is
displayed on the control display.
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Driving comfort
System limits
Also monitor the traffic situation
Also monitor the traffic situation around
the vehicle by observing it directly. Otherwise,
there is a danger that accidents might occur due
to other road users or objects located outside of
the screen area of the rear-view camera, for ex‐
ample.◀
Detection of objects
Higher, protruding objects such as ledges
may not be detectable by the rear-view cam‐
era.◀
Automatic activation
While the engine is running, engage transmis‐
sion position R.
The image from the rear-view camera is dis‐
played if the system was switched on using the
iDrive.
Automatic switching off when moving
forwards
The system switches off when a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually
Press the button.
▷ On: LED is illuminated.
▷ Off: LED turns off.
PDC is displayed on the control display.
Controls
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