How to Use the BMW 3 Series Automatic Parking Function?
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BMW 3 Series automatic parking operation steps are as follows: 1. Press the parking button: Press the P button next to the gear lever, drive the car near the parking space, and press the PDC button (automatic parking button). 2. Drive slowly to find a parking space: Then drive at a speed below 40km/h. At this time, the ultrasonic sensors can effectively detect the parking space. Once a parking space that is about 1.25 meters longer than the car body is detected. 3. Brake and select the parking direction: Stop the car. For BMW's new automatic parking system, the owner can choose whether to park horizontally or vertically, while the old one can only park sideways. 4. Start automatic parking: After confirming the parking, hold down the PDC button, release the brake pedal, and release the steering wheel. The automatic parking function is activated. At this time, the automatic parking assist system controls the car to steer, accelerate, and brake until the vehicle enters the parking space and automatically cancels.
Using the automatic parking feature on the BMW 3 Series is quite straightforward, and I've found it very practical after trying it several times. After starting the vehicle, when driving into a parking lot or along the roadside at a speed below 30 km/h, the system automatically scans both sides using cameras and radar to find an available parking space. When optional spaces appear on the screen, I select the desired spot, confirm it, and then shift the gear lever to reverse or drive based on the parking direction. Pressing the automatic parking button at this point makes the steering wheel turn on its own—I just need to gently press the brake or accelerator to control the speed, ensuring not to go too fast. Throughout the process, I must continuously monitor the mirrors and surroundings to avoid pedestrians or obstacles. The system beeps once when parking is complete to notify me. This feature is especially convenient in the city, particularly when I'm tired after work and don't want to bother with parking myself. However, it's important to remember that the system only controls the steering, while I control the vehicle's speed. Ensuring regular software updates improves accuracy, and the operation feels quite intuitive.
