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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 Overview

The vehicle interior shows significant further developments in comparison to the F10. The all-round visibility has been improved. This is further supported by the very flat design of the roof function center. In addition, the headliner, which is equipped with sound insulation, helps to make the i

 Requirements on the parking space

The following graphic illustrates which conditions or prerequisites the parking space must meet to be able to use the Remote Control Parking function. G30 Prerequisites for Remote Control Parking Potential parking area Operating range Minimum parking space width 8.8 ft (2.7 m) Maximum

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