BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 247

PDC Park Distance Control
Concept
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a dis‐
play on the Control Display.
Depending on the equipment version: obstacles
at the side of the vehicle that are detected by the
side ultrasonic sensors may also be reported by
the side parking aid.
General information
The range of the system, depending on obsta‐
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im‐
pending collision at a distance to the object of
approx. 27 in/70 cm.
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic
warning is already issued at a distance to the ob‐
ject of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Warning
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
Driver assistance systems
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4B0 - X/20
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear bumpers.
▷ Depending on the equipment: ultrasonic sen‐
sors on the side.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: while
approaching detected obstacles if the speed
is slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The
activation distance depends on the situation
in question.
CONTROLS
247