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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 Braking safely

General information The vehicle is equipped with the Antilock Brake System ABS as a standard feature. Perform an emergency stop in situations that require such. Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. Pulsation of the brake pedal and soun

 Shift paddles

Concept The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. General information Shifting The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and road speeds. Short-term manual mode In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle swit

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