BMW 3: Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
The system supports the driver in the following
situations:
- When parking parallel to the road, parallel
parking.
- When reverse parking diagonally to the road,
diagonal parking. The system orients itself
with the middle of the parking space during
diagonal parking.
- When driving out of parallel parking spaces.
- When exiting tight or confusing parking or
street situations in reverse, see Back-up assistant.
General information
Handling
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
- Switching on and activating.
- Parking space search.
- Parking.
System status and instructions on required actions
are displayed on the Control Display.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
Steptronic transmission
The parking assistant calculates the best possible
parking line and takes control of the following
functions during the parking procedure:
- Steering.
- Accelerating and braking.
- Changing the gears.
Parking is automatic.
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 traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
NOTICE
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over
or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to
property. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
The safety information of the PDC Park Distance
Control applies in addition.
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Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors in the bumpers, the
parking spaces are measured and the dis
System activated/deactivated
Gray: the system is not
available.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
System is activated.
Parking space search is active.
The parking procedure
Concept
The system makes driving out of parallel parking
spaces easier.
General information
Steptronic transmission
The parking assistant calculates an optimal line
for pulling out of a parking space
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Interior air quality
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the
following components:
Emission tested passenger compartment.
Microfilter.
Air conditioning system to control the temperature,
air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Depending on the equipment specification:
Microfilter/activ
Corded headphones
Headphones and compatible headsets can be
connected using a jack plug 1/8"/3.5 mm on the
rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray player.
Cordless headphones
General information
Suitable wireless headphones are available from
a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.