BMW 5 Series: PDC Park Distance Control
The concept
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the backup camera, can be switched on.
PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind your vehicle are indicated with:
▷ Signal tones.
▷ Visual display.
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷ By the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/
1.50 m.
- System limits
- Switching on automatically
- Switching off automatically
- Switching on/off manually
- Signal tones
- Visual warning
- Display on the Control Display
- Malfunction
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped,
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
Desired speed
▷ The marking lights ...
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own ey ...
See also:
Special driving conditions
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow ext ...
Cleaning
Keeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs
the service life of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper blades with a stiff-bristle
brush and lukewarm soap soluti ...
Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to
four can be programmed), you should reprogram all of your transmitters for security
reasons. It is recommended that you ...
