BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Depending on the equipment
version: 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 must be de‐
tected again.
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 limits of the system. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the information on the system limits
and intervene actively if necessary.
Limits of the ultrasound
measurement
Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐
sound measurement to its limits, including the
following:
▷ Small children and animals.
▷ Persons wearing certain types of clothing, for
example a coat.
▷ External interference of the ultrasound, for ex‐
ample by passing vehicles or loud machines.
▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced-up, damaged or
incorrectly adjusted.
▷ Certain weather conditions, for example high
humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, extreme
heat or strong wind.
▷ The trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other
vehicles.
▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷ Moving objects.
▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐
jecting walls.
▷ Objects with corners, edges and smooth sur‐
faces.
▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for
example fences.
▷ Objects with porous surfaces.
▷ Small and low objects such as boxes.
▷ Obstacles and people at the edge of the lane.
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