Mini Countryman owners manual page 72

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Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety Vehicle equipment Acoustic signals In this chapter, all production, country, and As the distance between vehicle and object optional equipment that is offered in the model decreases, the intervals between the tones range is described. Equipment is also described become shorter. If the distance to the nearest that is not available because of, for example, object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a selected options or country version. This also continuous tone sounds. applies to safety related functions and systems.If the distance remains constant, e.g. when driv- ing parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops after approx. 3 seconds. Park Distance Control Malfunction PDC Indicator lamp lights up. PDC has failed. A message appears on the Control Dis- The concept play. Have the system checked. PDC assists you with parking in reverse. Acoustic To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean signals and a visual indicator warn you of the and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that presence of an object behind the vehicle. The they will continue to operate effectively. When measurement is carried out by four ultrasonic using a high-pressure cleaner, do not direct the sensors in the rear bumper. jet toward the sensors for lengthy periods and These sensors have a range of approx. only spray from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm. 6.5ft/2m. However, an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx. 24 in/PDC with visual warning 60cm from the rear corner sensors or approx. To have the system show distances to objects on 5ft/1.50 m from the rear center sensors. PDC is the Control Display. The contours of distant a parking aid that can indicate objects when objects are shown on the Control Display even they are approached slowly, as is usually the before the acoustic signal sounds. The display case when parking. Avoid approaching an appears on the Control Display as soon as the object at high speed; otherwise, physical cir-transmission is shifted into reverse or the selec- cumstances may lead to the system warning tor lever is moved into the R position. being issued too late.< System limitations Automatic mode Even with PDC, final responsibility for esti- With the engine running or the ignition switched mating the distance between the vehicle on, the system is activated automatically after and any obstructions always remains with the approx. 1 second when you engage reverse driver. Sensors, too, have blind spots in which gear or move the automatic transmission selec-objects cannot be detected. Moreover, ultra- tor lever to position R. Wait this short period sonic detection can reach its physical limits with before driving. objects such as trailer tow bars and couplings, thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects already indicated, such as curbs, may 71 Online Edition for Part no. 01402917368 - © 10/12 BMW AG

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