BMW 5 Series: Warning
Signal tones
General information
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle is approaching an object. For instance, if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
If there are objects in front of and behind the vehicle at the same time, with a distance smaller than approx. 10 in/25 cm, an alternating constant tone will sound.
Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone and constant tone are switched off if the selector lever position P is engaged.
The intermittent tone is switched off after a short time when the vehicle is stationary.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "iDrive settings".
3. "Tone".
4. "Volume settings".
5. "PDC"
6. Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object is shown on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are already displayed on the Control Display before a signal sounds.
The display appears as soon as PDC is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the colors green, yellow and red.
Pathway lines are faded in for better estimation of the required space.
When the image of the rearview camera is displayed,
the switch can be made to PDC or to a
different view with obstacle markings as needed:
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"Rear view camera".
Cross traffic warning: depending on the equipment, it is warned in the PDC display against vehicles approaching in the front or rear from the side.
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With parking assistant and
Steptronic transmission:
emergency braking function,
Active PDC
Concept
The emergency braking function of PDC initiates
an emergency braking in case of acute risk of
collision.
General information
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be prevented
under all cir
System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident o
Without Surround View:
rearview camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as
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Technical data
General information
The technical data and specifications in the
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for instance due to the selected special equipment,
country version or country-specific measurement
method. Detailed values can be found in
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Airbag front sensor
Two airbag front sensors are installed in the front area of the engine
supports. The measured values
are forwarded to the Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) where they are
evaluated.
The airbag front sensors on the left and right assist with the identification of
a head-on crash.
The sensors d
