BMW 5 Series: 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 switch block next to the
controller is pressed
when driving readiness is switched on.
- Auto PDC is activated and all conditions for automatic activation are
met.
G30 switch block with parking assistance button
Further information about the operating concept for Auto PDC, the Active Park
Distance Control
function and acoustic signal output may be found in the "G12 Driver Assistance
Systems" reference
manual.
Deactivation criteria
Similar to other BMW models, the deactivation is distance/speed-based. The
switch-off is effected
after a journey of approximately 164 ft (50 m) or at a speed over 6 mph
(10 km/h).
If a fault develops, a Check Control message "PDC has malfunctioned. Have system
checked." is
displayed in the Central Information Display (CID). In addition, the detection
range of the sensors is
shown shaded in the Central Information Display (CID).
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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
The Cross Traffic Alert was used for the first time in the G12. This warning
assists the driver when
maneuvering out of a parking space and in other everyday situations where it is
difficult to see
If a moving object is detected, which based on the current speed would be in
the area in front of or
behind the vehicle in approximately the next two seconds, a visual and acoustic
warning is issued
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General information
Points of Interest are destinations that can be
helpful while driving. Points of Interest such as restaurants, hotels, gas
stations, or charging stations,
can be added as destinations. Even when
the navigation data is current, information regarding
particular Points of Interest
The airbag indicator light is located on the instrument panel. The airbag
indicator light lights up and
then goes out during the pre-drive check to signal readiness of the Advanced
Crash Safety Module
(ACSM) and passive safety systems.
G30 Airbag indicator light
Seat belt warning light
A visual a