BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 250

CONTROLS
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 conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
Additionally, the Safety Instructions for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 247.
▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 253.
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"
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5. "Active PDC with braking interv."
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
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
Concept
The system warns of obstacles on the side of
the vehicle.
General information
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 conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively intervene where appropriate.
Additionally, the Safety Instructions for the PDC
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 247.
▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 253.