BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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4. "Parking and manoeuvring"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
System limits
The system cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations, for example:
▷ When driving with a trailer.
If necessary, deactivate the system via iDrive
where applicable.
With Parking Assistant: flank
protection
Principle
The system warns about obstacles at the side of
the vehicle.
General
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC
and Park Assistant.
Display
Obstacle markings are displayed at the sides of
the vehicle to protect the vehicle's flanks.
▷ Coloured markings: warning that obstacles
have been detected.
▷ Grey markings, hatched surface: no obstacles
have been detected.
▷ No markings, black surface: the area adjacent
to the vehicle has not yet been detected.
Limits of flank protection
The system only shows stationary obstacles that
were previously detected by the sensors when
driving past.
The system does not detect whether an obstacle
subsequently moves. The markings are shown in
black after a certain time when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. The area next to the vehicle needs to be
scanned again.
Flank protection is not available when the trailer
socket is in use or when towing a trailer.
System limits
Safety note
WARNING
The system may not respond at all, or may re‐
spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐
tion due to system limitations. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
Towing a trailer
The rear PDC functions are switched off when
the trailer socket is in use or when towing a
trailer.
A white symbol is shown.
Depending on the equipment, the detec‐
tion range of the sensors is shown dark
on the Control Display.
Limits of ultrasound measurement
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its physical limits, includ‐
ing the following:
▷ Small children and animals.
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
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