BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 249

The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red when obstacles are
detected.
Lanes are faded in for better estimation of the re‐
quired space.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a
different view with obstacle markings as needed:
1. Press the Controller to the left, if needed.
2. For instance "Park. sensors only"
Cross traffic warning: depending on the equip‐
ment, it is warned in the PDC display against ve‐
hicles approaching in the front or rear from the
side.
Additional information:
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 267.
System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er's Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem's operation and limitations.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 37.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of
the lane.
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▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
False warnings
Reaching the system limits can cause false
warnings.
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
Park Distance Control PDC activation on obsta‐
cle detection, for instance in automatic car
washes.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
White symbol is displayed, and the range
of the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
PDC Park Distance Control has failed. Have the
system checked by a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Depending on equipment
version: emergency brake
function, Active PDC
Concept
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
CONTROLS
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