2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 69
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Technology for driving comfort and safety Malfunction The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunctioning. Have the system checked. To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the sensors for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence of an object behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in the bumpers. An acoustic warning does not sound until an object is closer than approx. 24 in/60 cm to the corner sensors, or closer than approx. 5 ft/ 1.50 m to the center sensors. PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed, otherwise physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.< > if you are driving parallel to a wall. System limitations Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are provided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. The system is also subject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with trailer towbars and hitches, thin or wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects that have already been displayed, e.g. curbs, can disappear again from the detection area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. Therefore, always drive cautiously, otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously, otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage.< Switching on automatically With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated after approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear. Wait this short period before driving. Switching off automatically After approx. 165 ft/50 m of driving or over approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system switches off and the LED goes out. Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone sounds. An interval tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds > if you stop in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions. 67 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG