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BMW 5 Series: Parallel parking/perpendicular parking

BMW 5 Series G30 2016-2025 Training Manual / Driver Assistance Systems / Parking Maneuvering Assistant / Parallel parking/perpendicular parking

The Parking Maneuvering Assistant function facilitates maneuvering into parking spaces that are parallel (parallel parking) and perpendicular (bay parking) to the roadway.

Curbside parking

Parking Maneuvering Assistant
G30 Principle of curbside parking

Perpendicular parking

Parking Maneuvering Assistant
G30 Principle of perpendicular parking

System components

Below is an overview of important sensors and operating elements:

  • The parking assistance button is the central control panel for the Parking Maneuvering Assistant function (position 8).
  • Two additional ultrasonic sensors in the front bumper measure parking spaces while driving (position 1).
  • The distance from an obstruction is measured by four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper panel and four additional ultrasonic sensors in the front bumper panel (positions 11 and 19).
  • Two additional ultrasonic sensors are installed in the rear bumper to precisely detect the size of a transverse parking space during the parking maneuver. The additional ultrasonic sensors measure the distance to detected objects.

Parking Maneuvering Assistant
G30 Parking Maneuvering Assistant system components

  1. Ultrasonic sensors of Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA)
  2. Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
  3. Body Domain Controller (BDC)
  4. Central Information Display (CID)
  5. Head Unit High
  6. Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM)
  7. Controller (CON)
  8. Parking assistance button
  9. Ultrasonic sensors, Park Distance Control, rear side
  10. Control unit for Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA)
  11. Ultrasonic sensors, Park Distance Control, rear
  12. Steering column switch cluster (SZL)
  13. Instrument panel (KOMBI)
  14. Control unit for Optional Equipment System (SAS)
  15. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  16. Digital Engine Electronics 2 (DME2)
  17. Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  18. Electronic transmission control (EGS)
  19. Ultrasonic sensors for Park Distance Control, front

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     System wiring diagram

    The system wiring diagram on the next page shows an overview of the system components used when parking and maneuvering the vehicle. Depending on the vehicle equipment, partial scopes may also be in

     Functional principle

    The system measures potential parking spaces when driving past at a speed below approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) even without the system having been activated. The parking spaces are measured by

     Functional prerequisites

    To use the Parking Maneuvering Assistant function, the following basic prerequisites must be met: The doors must be closed The trunk lid must be closed The driver's seat belt must be fastened Th

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    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 6.5 ft/2 m. 2. Apply parking brake and switch drive-ready state off using the Start/Stop button. 3.

     Stratification

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