BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 259

When driving in reverse, pay attention to the
vehicle's surroundings, and if you encounter
an obstacle, stop immediately and take over
control of the vehicle. Follow the instructions
on the PDC Park Distance Control.
6. Stop no later than when normal traffic is
reached and take control of the vehicle, such
as by shifting to a forward gear.
At the end of the stored route, a signal will
sound and a request will be displayed, also
with the instruction to take control of the ve‐
hicle.
Terminating the system
The system automatically cancels in situations
such as the following:
▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or
takes over steering.
▷ When engaging a forward gear.
▷ During activation or intervention by driving
control systems or assist systems.
▷ After a few minutes when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
▷ If the vehicle leaves the stored lane during re‐
versing; for example, at the maximum steer‐
ing angle.
▷ When the display on the Control Display is
cross-faded with messages, e.g., due to in‐
coming calls.
System limits
▷ When you reach normal road traffic or if you
encounter an obstacle, stop immediately and
take over control of the vehicle.
▷ The maximum speed for driving in reverse is
limited to approximately 6 mph/9 km/h.
If the maximum speed is exceeded, a warning
is issued and the function may be canceled.
▷ Additionally, the limits of the systems of the
Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking
Assistant apply.
Driver assistance systems
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E4B0 - X/20
Different influences can lead to side deviations
when driving back on the stored route. For exam‐
ple, this includes the following factors:
▷ Steering movements when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary while storing the distance covered.
▷ The speed is not adapted to the distance
traveled.
▷ Road characteristics, such as gradients or in‐
clines.
With Parking Assistant
Plus: Surround View
Concept
The system provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
General information
Several cameras capture the area from different
selectable perspectives.
The following camera perspectives can be dis‐
played:
▷ Automatic camera perspective: the system
shows the camera perspective suitable for
the respective driving situation.
▷ Rearview camera: for representing the areas
behind the vehicle.
▷ Right-hand and left-hand side view: for repre‐
senting the areas on the sides of the vehicle.
▷ Unobstructed camera perspective, movable
via iDrive.
▷ Panorama View: to present cross traffic, for
instance at junctions and driveways, depend‐
ing on the currently engaged gear.
Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround‐
ings or a part of it is depicted.
Additionally, assistance functions are shown in
the display, e.g., help lines.
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
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