BMW 5 Series: Concept, General information, Safety information
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 Assistant: obstacles on the side of the vehicle that are detected by the sensors of the parking assistant, may also be reported by the side protection function.
General information
The ultrasound sensors for distance measurements are located in the bumpers and possibly on the sides of the vehicle.
The range, depending on the obstacle and environmental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an impending collision at a distance to the object of approx. 27 in/70 cm.
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic warning is already issued at a distance to the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance Control is activated, the warning can be delayed due to physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control is not yet active.
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Overview
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,
Warning
Signal tones
General information
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. For instance, if an object
is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a
signal tone sounds
With parking assistant and
Steptronic transmission:
emergency braking function,
Active PDC
Concept
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of
collision.
General information
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be prevented
under all cir
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ParkNow app
ParkNow can also be used on a smartphone; the ParkNow app must be installed
for this.
ParkNow app
Registration
Select destination or parking zone
Start parking
Payment process
Menu
The ParkNow function can be launched from a number of menus in the vehicle:
Navigation menu
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Coolant pump
The layout and function of the coolant pump have been revised and adapted to
match the cooling
concept of the Bx8 TU engines.
Coolant pump, Bx8TU engine
Pressure relief valve closed (pressure < 2.1 bar)
Pressure relief valve opened (pressure > 2.1
