BMW 5 Series: Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Display before a signal tone sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control (PDC) is activated.
If the backup camera image was selected last, it again appears on the display. To switch to PDC:
1. 
"Rear view camera" Select the
symbol
on the Control Display.
2. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Zoom view
On the left part of the display screen, the vehicle is shown enlarged.
▷ Forward gear or transmission position D engaged:
front area of the vehicle.
▷ Reverse gear or transmission position R engaged:
rear area of the vehicle.
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of the
object. For example, if an object is detected to
the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds ...
Display on the Control Display
Switching on the backup camera via the
iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The backup camera image is displayed. The setting
is stored for the remote control currently in ...
See also:
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses various sensors to monitor driver
inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving situations, the system will control
braking and engine output to he ...
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does no ...
Entering the vehicle while it is running via remote start
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s
doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger
(if the alarm system is a ...
