BMW 5 Series: Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
The system supports parking in the following situations:
- When parking parallel to the road, parallel parking.
- When reverse parking diagonally to the road, diagonal parking. The system orients itself with the middle of the parking space during diagonal parking.
General information
Handling
Parking assistant handling is divided into three steps:
- Switching on and activating.
- Parking space search.
- Parking.
System status and instructions on required actions are displayed on the Control Display.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
Steptronic transmission
The parking assistant calculates the best possible parking line and takes control of the following functions during the parking procedure:
- Steering.
- Accelerating and braking.
- Changing the gears.
Press and hold the park assistance button for the duration of the parking procedure.
Parking is automatic.
Remote Control Parking
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven out in reverse if suitable forward- parking spaces are available.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
NOTICE
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to property. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
The safety information of the PDC Park Distance Control applies in addition.
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Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Distance
Control in the bumpers, the parking
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Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Gray: the system is not
available.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
The system is activated.
Parking space search and system
status
Symbol P on the
Switching off
The system can be switched off manually:
Press the park assistance
button.
Switching signal tone for
suitable parking spaces on/off
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Parking"
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Spoken instructions
Switching on/off
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently
used.
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Move the Controller to the right.
3. "Voice guidance".
Repeat
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Repeat voice guidance".
Using the button:
Pr
xDrive
Concept
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehicle.
The interaction of xDrive and DSC Dynamic
Stability Control further optimizes traction and
driving dynamics. xDrive variably distributes the driving forces to the front
and rear axles as demanded
by the driving situation and road surface
