BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 258

CONTROLS
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
▷ In case of changes to an already-measured
parking space.
▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge
of a port.
▷ Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not
be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
With Parking Assistant:
Reversing Assistant
Concept
The system supports the driver when driving in
reverse, for instance when driving out of tight or
confusing parking or street situations.
The vehicle stores the driving movements of the
last route. This stored route can be driven back
with automated steering.
General information
The system takes control of the steering when
driving in reverse along the stored route.
The driver controls driving the vehicle via accel‐
erator pedal and brake.
The Reversing Assistant uses the control ele‐
ments and sensors of the PDC Park Distance
Control and the Automatic Parking Assistant.
Additional information:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to
page 247.
▷ Parking assistant, refer to page 253.
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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.
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.
Functional requirements
▷ Drive forward without interruption to store the
route.
▷ A maximum of 165 ft/50 m will be stored.
▷ To store the route, do not exceed a driving
speed of 22 mph/36 km/h.
▷ DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated.
Driving back with automated
steering
1. Press the park assistance button or shift into
reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary
and the drive-ready state is switched on.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. "Back-up Assistant"
The system takes over the steering.
4. Follow the instructions on the Control Display
where required.
5. Take your hands off the steering wheel and
carefully drive off with the accelerator pedal
and the brake.