2008 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 84

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC with visual warning* You can also enjoy the option of having the system show the approach to an object on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are already shown there before a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. System limits Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are involved, there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be detected. The system is also subject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with tow bars and trailer couplings, or thin and wedge-shaped objects etc. Low objects already displayed, e.g. curbs, can also disappear from the detection area of the sensors again before or after a continuous tone already sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. For this reason, drive with care; otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury or property damage. Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC signal tone.< 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller until "Vehicle / Tires" is selected and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "PDC" is selected and press the controller. Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions. ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during hard braking. This increases active driving safety. ABS is operational every time you start the engine. For information on safe braking, refer to page 117. 6. Select "PDC display on" and press the controller. The PDC screen is activated. The display appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated. CBC Cornering Brake Control This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering response when braking while cornering or when braking during a lane change. 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG