BMW 5 Series: Parking Maneuvering Assistant
The Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) supports the driver in many ways. The
assistant measures
the size of a gap between cars and decides, based on the result, whether the gap
is large enough to
accommodate the vehicle. It also relieves the driver of the task of maneuvering
into the space.
The Parking Maneuvering Assistant (OE 5DP) is no longer available as an
individual item of optional
equipment.
The Parking Maneuvering Assistant is included in the Parking Assistant, optional
equipment
(OE 5DM), in the G30.
Parking Assistant (OE 5DM) is available only in conjunction with the
automatically dipping exterior
mirror, optional equipment (OE 4T8).
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The Parking Maneuvering Assistant function facilitates maneuvering into
parking spaces that are
parallel (parallel parking) and perpendicular (bay parking) to the roadway.
Curbside parking
G30 Princ
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
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
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History
Historical overview of the BMW 5 Series
E12 (1972-1981)
E28 (1981-1987)
E34 (1987-1995)
E39 (1995-2003)
E60/E61 (2003-2010)
F10/F11 (2010-2016)
G30 (SOP late 2016 as 2017 MY)
Overview of system descriptions
Many of the systems used are already known from the current BMW 7 Series G1
Light functions
Front fog lights.
Night vision.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Parking lights.
Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
Right roadside parking light.
Left roadside parking light.
Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off an