BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 5 Series: Park Distance Control

The Park Distance Control (PDC), optional equipment (OE 508), assists the driver when maneuvering in and out of a parking space. The current distance from an obstruction is indicated by acoustic signals and on a visual display.

Park Distance Control
G30 Park Distance Control PDC view in the CID

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.

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 System components

G30 Park Distance Control system components Ultrasonic sensors for Park Distance Control, front Central Information Display (CID) Operating unit Control unit for Parking Maneuvering Assistant (P

 Auto PDC

On the G30, Auto PDC is activated automatically if the vehicle is approaching an object at a speed below approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and the object is located in a collision-critical area. The

 Side protection

The side protection warns against obstacles at the side of the vehicle and thus supports the driver when parking and maneuvering. G30 Side protection Vehicles with the Parking Assistant, optional eq

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 Buttons for the central locking system

General information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on. Overview Buttons for the central locking system. Locking Press the button with the front doors closed. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. The

 Adjusting the distance

Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment. Due to the system limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Be aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the distance to the traffic and

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