BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 210

CONTROLS
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Unwarranted warnings
Reaching the system limits can cause unwar-
ranted warnings.
To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance
in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis-
tance Control activation on obstacle detection.
Malfunction
White icon is displayed, and the detec-
tion range of the sensors is dimmed on
the control display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Park Distance Control malfunction. Have the
vehicle checked by an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Active Park Distance Control
Principle
The Park Distance Control brake function ini-
tiates emergency braking if there is an 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
creeping toward an obstacle is possible. Pro-
ceed with caution. To move forward, lightly
press the accelerator pedal and release as
needed.
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,
the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi-
ble at any time.
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of
Park Distance Control and the Automatic Park-
ing Assistant.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver's personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Check surrounding traffic and vehicle's
surroundings closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
In addition, the safety information for the Park
Distance Control and the Automatic Parking
Assistant apply.
Additional information:
▷ Park Distance Control, refer to page 207.
▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to
page 214.
Temporary switching off
The Park Distance Control brake function can
be temporarily switched off:
Confirm the message on the control display.
During continued driving in this surrounding
situation, no further emergency braking will oc-
cur.
Settings
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle
will be protected by the system.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
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