BMW XM Owner's Manual page 261

Park Distance Control
Principle
Park Distance Control assists with parking.
Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles
in front of or behind the vehicle.
Obstacles that are detected by the side ultra-
sonic sensors can also be reported.
General information
The range of the system, depending on obsta-
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im-
pending collision at a distance to the object of
approx. 27 in/70 cm.
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic
warning is issued as early as a distance to the
object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-
tance systems" chapter.
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. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
Due to high speeds when the Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de-
layed due to physical circumstances. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
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Parking
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off quickly while Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
Sensors
The system is controlled by the following sen-
sors:
▷ Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-
ers.
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, side.
Turning Park Distance Control
on/off
Turning on the system automatically
The system switches on automatically in the
following situations:
▷ When drive-ready state is switched on
when selector lever position R is engaged.
▷ While approaching detected obstacles
if the speed is lower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance
depends on the situation in question.
The automatic activation of detected obstacles
can be activated or deactivated.
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Parking"
6. "Automatic PDC activation"
Turning off the system automatically
When driving forward, the system turns off au-
tomatically as needed when a certain distance
or speed is exceeded.
Turning the system on/off manually
Press the button.
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