BMW 5 Series: System limits
General information
The system cannot be activated or meaningfully
used in certain situations.
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Owner's Manual regarding the scope
of the system's
operation and limitations.
Hands on the steering wheel
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel
contact in the following situations:
- Driving with gloves.
- Protective covers on the steering wheel.
Narrow lanes
When driving within narrow lanes, the system
cannot be activated or effectively used, for instance
in the following situations:
- In construction areas.
- In rescue lanes.
- Within city limits.
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under unfavorable
weather or light conditions:
- Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane markings.
- Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are
already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light conditions:
- Wet conditions.
- Snowfall.
- Slush.
- Fog.
- Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for instance
by braking, steering or evading.
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Concept
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a display
on the Control Display.
With Parking Assis
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Do not cover sensors,
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BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the operational
reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the maintenance
system may vary according to the country
version. Rep
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors of PDC Park Distance
Control in the bumpers, the parking
spaces are measured and the distances to obstacles
determined.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sens