BMW 3 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
WARNING
Signal
tones When approaching an object, an intermittentsound indicates the position of the object. E.g.,
if an object is detected to the left rear of the
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with Steptronic transmission.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.1."Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4."PDC"5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.6.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj played, the switch can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
With
appropriate
protection:
side
protection
Concept
The system warns you about obstacles at the side of the vehicle by means of acoustic sigj
nals or by displaying an appropriate warning on
the Control Display.
General
information
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of
PDC and parking assistant.
Display
Side obstacles on the display of PDC.
'yColor markings: warning against detected
obstacles.'yGray markings: the area was not yet rej
corded.'yNo markings: no obstacles were detected.
Limits
of
side
protection
The system only detects standing obstaclesthat entered the area of the sensors previouslywhen driving by.
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The system detects if your vehicle is apjproaching the standing obstacle due to its own
motion or steering angle.
The system does not detect whether an obstaj
cle moves. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in gray after some time. The area next to the vehicle must be newly
captured.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

Surround
View
Concept
Surround View comprises various camera asj
sistance systems that help the driver when parking, maneuvering, and at complex exitsand intersections.'yRearview camera, refer to page 143'ySide View, refer to page 145.'yTop View, refer to page 146.
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 does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condijtions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundingsclosely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

Switching
the
view
via
iDriveWith PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Functional
requirement
'yThe rearview camera is switched on.'yThe tailgate is fully closed.'yKeep the recording range of the camera
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems
and trailers that are not connected to a trailer power socket can lead to malfuncjtions.
Activating
assistance
functions
More than one assistance function can be acj
tive at the same time.
'yParking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
'yObstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Pathway
lines
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the imj
age of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on level roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steeringangle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Turning
radius
lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with pathway lines.
Turning radius lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after
the steering wheel is turned past a certain anj
gle.
Obstacle
marking
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markj
ings match the markings of the PDC.
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Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines1.Position the vehicle so that the turning raj dius lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Display
settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.System
limits
Detection
of
objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Assistance functions also take into account
data of the PDC.
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display may be closer than they appear. Do not estij
mate the distance from the objects on the disj
play.
Side
View Concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected relaj
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehij
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
The images from both cameras are shown sij multaneously on the Control Display.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.Adjust the driving style to the traffic condijtions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundingsclosely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Side View
Cameras
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers capj
ture the image.
The two camera lenses are located on the
sides of the bumper.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
required, clean the camera lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on/off
manually Press button.
Automatic
deactivation
during
forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1. "Brightness"2.Turn the Controller until the desired setjting is reached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. "Contrast"2.Turn the Controller until the desired setjting is reached, and press the Controller.
System
limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Top
View
The
concept Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the doors and
the road area around the vehicle are shown on
the Control Display for this purpose.
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General
information
The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
rearview camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.Adjust the driving style to the traffic condijtions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundingsclosely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

Switching
on/off
manuallyPress park assistance button.'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
Display
Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj played, it is possible to switch to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.Contrast
With Top View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying
the
turning
radius
and
pathway
lines
'yThe static, red turning radius line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.'yThe variable, green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space acjtually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System
limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sitj uations:
'yWith a door open.'yWith the tailgate open.'yWith an exterior mirror folded in.'yIn poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
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Parking
assistantConcept
The system supports parking in the following
situations:
'yWhen parking parallel to the road.'yWhen reverse parking diagonally to the
road.
General
information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
'ySwitching on and activating.'yParking space search.'yParking.
System status and instructions on required acj tions are displayed on the Control Display.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best posj
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control. Also observe the safety
information for PDC Park Distance Control.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

'yDo not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers.'yKeep sensors clean and unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'yMaximum speed while driving forward apjprox. 22 mph/35 km/h.'yMaximum distance to row of parked vehijcles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable
parking
space
General information:
'yGap behind an object that has a min. length
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.'yGap between two objects with a minimum length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
Parallel parking to the road:
'yMin. length of gap between two objects:your vehicle's length plus approx.
2.6 ft/0.8 m.'yMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Diagonal parking:
'yMinimum width of the gap: own vehicle's width plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m.'yMinimum depth: your vehicle's length.
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver. Due to technij
cal limitations, the system is only able to approximate the depth of diagonal parking
spaces.
For
parking
'yDoors and tailgate are closed.'yThe parking brake is released.'yWhen parking in parking spaces on the driver's side, the corresponding turn signalmust be set where applicable.
Switching
on
and
activating
Switching
on
with
the
button Press park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'ySymbol P, see arrow, on the vehicle depicj
tion. Parking assistant is activated and
search for parking space active.'yControl Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
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