BMW X3 Owners Manual: Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following situations:
- If selector lever position R is engaged
when the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.
- If equipped with front PDC: when obstacles are detected behind or in front of the vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may turn off automatic activation:
1. "Settings"
2. "Parking"
3. Select setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off manually
Press button.
- On: the LED lights up.
- Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has ...
Display
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.
if an object is detected to the left r ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electronic switching or control units: Replacing crankshaft pulse sensor (N20, N26)
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove STARTER MOTOR.
Unlock connector (1) and remove.
Release screw (2) ...