BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 205

General information
The emergency stop function is not triggered
automatically. The emergency stop function can
only be triggered manually by the occupants.
When the system is activated, the vehicle is
brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of
lane guidance.
Depending on the equipment version and na‐
tional market version, the system includes a lane
change function.
With lane change function: on motorways or mo‐
torway-like roads, the system steers the vehicle
to the side of the road or shoulder where possi‐
ble. On other roads or under high traffic condi‐
tions, the vehicle is brought to a standstill on the
actual road.
Overview
Parking brake
Functional requirements
▷ The function can be activated at speeds of
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h up to approx.
155 mph/250 km/h.
▷ Lane changes to lanes are executed at
speeds of approx. 43 mph/70 km/h up to ap‐
prox. 62 mph/100 km/h.
▷ Lane changes to the shoulder are executed
at speeds of approx. 22 mph/35 km/h up to
approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
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Safety
Activating the emergency stop
function
Pull the switch for the parking brake briefly
to activate the emergency stop function.
▷ With lane change function: releasing the
switch may trigger an automatic lane change.
▷ The system will take control of the vehicle for
a maximum of 2 minutes.
▷ The hazard warning system is switched on.
▷ An Emergency Request is triggered.
Canceling the emergency stop
function
The driver can cancel the emergency stop func‐
tion by actively taking control of the vehicle
throughout the entire process.
For instance, the emergency stop function will
be canceled in the following situations:
▷ When steering.
▷ When using the turn signal.
▷ During acceleration.
▷ When switching off the hazard warning sys‐
tem.
▷ When canceling the Emergency Request.
▷ When switching the selector lever position at
standstill.
▷ When the driver's foot remains on the accel‐
erator pedal after the function has been trig‐
gered.
▷ When the switch of the parking brake is
pressed.
At standstill
As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the system
will carry out the following settings:
▷ Selector lever position P is engaged.
▷ Parking brake is set.
▷ Interior lights are switched on.
▷ Central locking system is unlocked.
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