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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Digital Motor Electronics (DME, DME2)
Digital Motor Electronics DME and DME2
The illustration shows the DME and DME2 control units. The DME control unit
is on the left side (seen
in the direction of travel).
The DME is responsible for the control of the combustion engine. In addition,
the DME is
Features:
Chain drive at the side of the engine emitting the forces
Single-part chain drive for driving the camshafts
Single sleeve-type chain 8 mm
Electric motor of the combined oil-vacuum pump via a separate chain
Plastic tensioning and guide rail
Hydraulic chain tensioner with spring