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.
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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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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
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
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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Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. If necessary, "Language".
4. "Language:".
5. Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard
Brightness
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Displays".
4. "Control display".
5. Adjust the brightness of the screen.
Headphones
Connect cordless headphones.
Tone
If the vehicle loudspeakers are selected for
sound output, the settings are adjusted as in the
front.
If headphones are selected for soun