BMW 5 Series: Limits of the system
The detection of objects can test the ultrasonic measurement system to its
limits. Several examples
of this are shown below:
- With trailer towbars and couplings.
- If the objects are thin or wedge-shaped.
- If the objects are projecting and elevated, e.g. wall projections or
loads.
- If the objects have corners and sharp edges.
- If the objects have fine surfaces or structures, e.g. fences.
Low objects that are already displayed, e.g. curbs, may fall within the blind
spot of the sensors before
or after a continuous alarm sounds. It would not be possible to detect objects
that are higher up and
projecting, e.g. wall projections. Parking spaces may be detected although these
are not suitable.
There may be other functional limitations in the following situations, for
example:
- If the sensors are soiled or iced up.
- Heavy fog, rain or snow.
- On uneven surfaces, e.g. gravel roads.
- On slippery surfaces.
- On steep inclines or downhill gradients.
- If leaves have gathered or snow has piled up in the parking space.
To ensure the ultrasonic sensors remain fully operational, they must be kept
clean and free of ice.
When cleaning the sensors using a high pressure cleaner, avoid direct and
sustained contact with a
high-pressure water jet. Furthermore, when using high pressure cleaners, a
distance of at least 1 ft
(30 cm) from the sensors must be maintained.
The Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) cannot replace the driver's
personal judgement of the
traffic situation. Also check the traffic situation around the vehicle by
looking around, otherwise there
may be a risk of an accident as a result of road users or objects which lie
outside the detection range of
the Park Distance Control. Loud sound sources outside and inside the vehicle may
mask the acoustic
signals of the Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) or the Park Distance Control
(PDC).
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Video files and, depending on the vehicle equipment,
video DVDs can be played. Sound is
played back through the vehicle loudspeakers.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
The video image on the front Control Display is
switched off when a country-dependent speed is
exceeded.
Safety information
Warning
With the mounting of snow chains on unsuitable
tires, the snow chains can come into contact
with vehicle parts. There may be a risk of
accident or risk of damage to property. Only
mount snow chains on tires that are designated
by their manufacturer as suitable for the use