BMW M3 2017 Owners Manual

If the distance to a detected object is less thanapprox. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone issounded.
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously
located both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Using iDrive: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"
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.'

'yOn rough road surfaces.'yOn uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.'yIn large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, for instance in underground
garages.'yIn automatic vehicle washes.'yDue to heavy exhaust.'yDue to other ultrasound sources, for inj
stance sweeping machines, high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights.
As soon as the malfunction due to other ultraj
sound sources is no longer present, the sysj tem is again fully functional.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Surround
View
Concept
Surround View comprises various camera asj sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
'yRearview camera, refer to page 132'ySide View, refer to page 135.'yTop View, refer to page 136.
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
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is switched on automatically if sejlector lever position R is engaged when the enjgine is running.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via iDrive.
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.
Switching
on/off
manually Press park assistance button.'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive With 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 can lead to malj
functions.
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 steering angle 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.
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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.
Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines
1.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.
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Side
ViewConcept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections. Road users concealed by obstacles to the left andright 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.'

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.
General
information
The image is captured by two cameras intej grated in the exterior mirrors and by the rearjview camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side andrear.
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 surroundings
closely and actively intervene in the respective
situations.'

Rearview camera
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
required, clean the camera lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is switched on automatically if sej
lector lever position R is engaged when the enj gine is running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
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.
Switching
on/off
manually Press park assistance button.
'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
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.
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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.
Parking
assistant Concept
This system assists the driver in parking paraljlel to the road.
General
information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
'ySwitching on and activating.'yParking space search.'yParking.
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.
System status and instructions on required acj tions are displayed on the Control Display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of 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 trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

Ultrasound
sensors
The four ultrasound sensors for measuring
parking spaces are located in the front and rear on the side of the vehicle.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
Functional
requirements
Ultrasound
sensors Ensure full functionality:
'yDo not cover sensors, for instance withstickers.'yKeep the 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
'yGap between two objects with a minimumlength of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.'yMin. length of gap between two objects:your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.'yMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
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
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'yColored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle image; the parking assistant
is activated and the parking space search is active.'yControl Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are highj
lighted.'yThe parking procedure is acj
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.'yParking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is dej
activated. When the system is deactivated, the displays on the Control Display areshown in gray.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1. Press park assistance button or shift
into reverse gear to switch the parking asj
sistant on, refer to page 139. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
Parking assistant is activated.
2.Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed
of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a
distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display, refer to page 139.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
play.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.The end of the parking procedure is indij cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'yPress park assistance button.'y "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in thefollowing situations:
'yIf the driver grasps the steering wheel ortakes over steering.'yIf a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.'yIf the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.'yPossibly on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces.'yWhen there are obstacles that are hard toovercome, such as curbs.'yWhen there are obstacles that suddenly
appear.'yIf the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.'yIf a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.'yIf a turn signal has been actuated contrary to the desired side for parking.'yWhen switching to another function on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Flashing
display
on
the
selector
lever
of
the
double
clutch
transmission
The actually engaged transmission position can deviate from the selector lever position in
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