BMW 5 Series: 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 two additional ultrasonic sensors, which are integrated into the front wheel arch. Two additional ultrasonic sensors are installed in the rear bumper in the G30 to precisely detect the size of a perpendicular parking space during the parking maneuver. The additional ultrasonic sensors measure the distance to detected objects.
The four sensors are connected to the Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) control unit, which also incorporates the Park Distance Control function. The function of the four ultrasonic sensors is similar to that of the Park Distance Control (PDC). Ultrasonic pulses are sent and echo impulses are received.
If a parking space of a sufficient length and width is found and the system is activated, the driver is shown the space on the Central Information Display.
When searching for a parking space and when parking, all relevant information is presented to the driver in an integrated display; from the parking space itself to the status of the parking assistant and corresponding handling instructions to distances from other objects.
The driver is still responsible for monitoring the vehicle environment and can intervene in the automatic parking maneuver at any time if required due to the vehicle environment.
The Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) takes over complete control of the vehicle including steering, braking and gear selection.
Personal responsibility
- Directly monitor gaps and the parking procedure and intervene if necessary, as otherwise there is a risk of accidents.
- If a parking space that has already been measured changes, the system does not take this into account.
- The system does not take loads that project above the vehicle into account during parking.
- The Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) may steer the vehicle over or up onto curbs. You should therefore use the facility for active intervention at any time with caution as you may otherwise damage wheels and tires or the vehicle itself.
The Parking Maneuvering Assistant (PMA) does not relieve the driver of personal responsibility during parking. Therefore, be attentive in order to be able to actively intervene at any time. Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident.
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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
Operation
There are two ways to activate the Parking Maneuvering Assistant function:
Activation via parking assistance button
Activation by "Engaging reverse gear" followed by "iDrive controller
operation"
Limits of the system
The detection of objects can test the ultrasonic measurement system to its
limits. Several examples
of this are shown below:
With trailer towbars and couplings.
If the objects are thin or wedge-sh
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Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment volume
The luggage compartment capacity of the new BMW 5 Series has been increased
by 10 liters in
comparison to its predecessor, the F10, to 530 liters / 14 ft³. By adding a
compact spare wheel as
optional equipment, the luggage compartment capacity is reduced accordingly. On
General information, Safety information
General information
The BMW display key is supplied with an additional mechanical key. If the
display key is used, the mechanical key should be carried with you, for instance
in the wallet. The mechanical key is used like the integrated key.
The display key supports all functions of the
standard
