BMW 5 Series: Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven out in reverse in the case of suitable forward-parking spaces, for instance a garage. The driver is not in the vehicle, but controls the parking procedure responsibly from the outside using the BMW display key.
Stop the vehicles manually in the case of obstacles.
Using the BMW display key, the vehicle can be moved by approx. 1.5 times the vehicle length.
The speed does not exceed 1.1 mph/1.8 km/h.
General information
The following systems are included in the system:
- Parking assistant.
- BMW display key.
- PDC Park Distance Control.
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Button on the BMW display key:
the button on
the side of the BMW display key must be
pressed and held for the duration of the parking
procedure so that the vehicle can move. Release
the button for obstacles to manually stop the vehicle.
The vehicle stops with emergency braking.
If the ultrasound sensors detect obstacles in the parking space or the end of the parking space, the system automatically stops the vehicle as needed.
The headlight is switched on for the duration of the procedure.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing traffic and parking situation. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all situations.
There is a risk of accident. Watch traffic and parking situation closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Unauthorized persons, for instance children, can move the vehicle using the BMW display key without anybody in the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Protect the BMW display key against unauthorized use.
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.
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Overview
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Distance
Control in the bumpers, the parking
spaces are measured and the distances to obstacle
Forward parking
Parking
While driving forward, the system applies minor
steering corrections as needed.
1. Approach the parking space driving forward,
centered and in a straight line. Stop at a distance
of maximum 6
System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident o
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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 or wedge-shaped.
When the objects are low.
When objects that, due to their shape, have corners an
Assistant function
The following assistance functions are available:
Car wash view
Side protection
Door opening angle
Car wash view
The car wash view assists the driver when entering a car wash. When the car
wash view is selected,
immediately before entering the car wash, a bird's eye view is displayed on the
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