Radar sensors

The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper.
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
▷ Dirty or icy bumper.
▷ Stickers on the bumper.
A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional.
See also:
Rear view camera and Surround View deliver a perfect overview
A rear view camera is also available for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan as an
extension of the Park Distance Control (PDC) system. PDC uses sensors in the
bumpers to detect the distance to obstacles i ...
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀ ...
General information
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps
and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically.
The brightness of some of these lamps is influenced
by the thumbwheel for the instrument
lightin ...
