BMW 3: Depending on the equipment version: emergency brake function, Active PDC
Concept
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates an emergency braking in case of acute risk of collision.
General information
This function may not be available. Contact your authorized dealer's service center or another qualified service center as to whether this additional function is currently in your vehicle or when it can be installed in your vehicle in the future.
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be prevented 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 braking intervention.
After emergency braking to a stop, further creeping toward an obstacle is possible. To creep toward the obstacle, lightly press the accelerator pedal and release it again.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer, the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possible at any time.
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC and parking assistant.
Safety information
Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Temporary switching off
The emergency brake function can be switched off temporarily: Confirm the message on the Control Display.
During continued driving in this surrounding situation, no further emergency braking will occur.
Adjusting
The system can be activated or deactivated. It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle will be protected by the system.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Driver Assistance".
4. "Parking and maneuvering".
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
With Parking Assistant: side protection
Concept
The system warns of obstacles on the side of the vehicle.
General information
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC and parking assistant.
Display
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To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle markings are displayed on the sides of the vehicle.
- Color markings: warning against detected obstacles.
- Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles were detected.
- No markings, black area: the area next to the vehicle was not yet captured.
Limits of side protection
The system only displays stationary obstacles that were previously detected by sensors while passing them.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly captured.
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System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident
Without Surround View:
rearview camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve a
Surround View with
Parking Assistant Plus
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
sele
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Installing child restraint
systems
General information
Pay attention to the specifications and the operating
and safety information of the child restraint
system manufacturer when selecting, installing,
and using child restraint systems.
Safety information
Warning
The protective effect of child restraint systems
and their fastening
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes i
