BMW 5 Series: Auto PDC
On the G30, Auto PDC is activated automatically if the vehicle is approaching an object at a speed below approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and the object is located in a collision-critical area. The Auto PDC function is available for both the front and rear of the vehicle.
The automatic switch-on function when obstacles are detected can be switched on and off via iDrive.
Further information about Auto PDC may be found in the "G12 Driver Assistance Systems" reference manual.
Active Park Distance Control
In G30 vehicles with the Parking Assistant, optional equipment (OE 5DM), or Parking Assistant Plus, (OE 5DN) optional equipment, the Park Distance Control function has been extended to include the Active Park Distance Control function. This automatically brakes the vehicle to a stop when it is travelling at walking speed ( < approximately 4 mph (6 km/h) ) if an object is detected behind the vehicle.
The Active Park Distance Control function can be switched on and off via iDrive.
The system does not relieve the driver of personal responsibility for correctly judging the traffic situation. The driver should check the traffic conditions and the vehicle's surroundings by looking around and react accordingly if required.
Further information about the Active Park Distance Control function may be found in the "G12 Driver Assistance Systems" reference manual.
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Side protection
The side protection warns against obstacles at the side of the vehicle and
thus supports the driver
when parking and maneuvering.
G30 Side protection
Vehicles with the Parking Assistant, optional eq
Operation
The Park Distance Control system is enabled in the following situations:
If drive position R reverse gear is engaged when driving readiness is
switched on.
If the parking assistance button in the
Limits of the system
Due to the physical limits during the ultrasonic measurement, obstructions
may not be detected by the
Park Distance Control system. Several examples of this are shown below:
If the objects are thin
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System components
G30 Park Distance Control system components
Ultrasonic sensors for Park Distance Control, front
Central Information Display (CID)
Operating unit
Control unit for Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA)
Ultrasonic sensors, Park Distance Control, rear
Head Unit High
Vehicles that do not have the
Cup holders
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car's interior in the event of an accident, an
evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled
liquids can distract from the traffic conditions
and lead to an accident. Hot drinks can
