BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 251

Display
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐
cle.
▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐
stacles.
▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles
were detected.
▷ No markings, black area: the area next to the
vehicle was not yet captured.
Limits of the side parking aid
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly cap‐
tured.
Additionally, the limits of the systems of the Park
Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant
apply.
Without Surround View:
rearview camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
Driver assistance systems
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Additionally, assistance functions can be shown
in the display, e.g., help lines.
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.
Overview
Depending on the vehicle
equipment: button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen‐
sors:
▷ Rearview camera.
Additional information:
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system is switched on automatically if selec‐
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
CONTROLS
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