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94nPark Distance Control (PDC)*
The system starts to operate automati-
Acoustical signals
cally about one second after you move
the selector lever to "R" when the igni-
tion key is in position 2. It is similarly
deactivated when you move the selec-
tor lever position from the "R" position.
The indicator lamp in the button (arrow)
comes on to signal the active status.
The distance to an obstruction in the
front is indicated by a higher interval
tone, while the distance to an obstruc-
tion in the rear is indicated by a deeper
tone. As the distance between vehicle
and object decreases, the intervals be-
tween the tones become shorter. A
Manual activation/deactivation is possi- continuous tone indicates the pres-
ble using the button in the center
console (arrow) (indicator lamp comes
on/goes out). The system deactivates
once the vehicle travels approximately
160 ft (50 m) or exceeds a speed of
about 18 mph (30 km/h). It must then be
switched on again as desired.
ence of an object less than 1 ft (30 cm)
away.
The warning signal is canceled after ap-
prox. three seconds if the distance to
the obstruction remains constant during
this time (if you are moving parallel to a
wall, for instance).
The PDC assists you when you are
parking. Acoustic signals warn you
of the distance to an obstacle. In addi-
tion, four ultrasonic sensors in each the
front and rear bumpers measure the
distance from the nearest object. The
monitoring range for the four front sen-
sors and that of the two rear corner
sensors ends approx. 2 ft (60 cm)
beyond the respective bumper. The two
center sensors cover a distance of
approx. 5 ft (1.50 m).
System malfunctions are indicated by a
short, continuous tone and a flashing
indicator lamp (indicator lamp only
when the system is activated by shifting
the transmission into "R").
Switch the system off and consult a
BMW center to have the problem cor-
rected.
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Park Distance Control (PDC)*
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The PDC does not remove the Keep the sensors clean and free
driver's personal responsibility for of ice or snow in order to ensure
evaluating the distance between the ve- that they continue to operate effectively.
hicle and any obstacles. Even when
sensors are involved, there is a blind
spot in which objects cannot be de-
Do not apply high-pressure spray to the
sensors for a prolonged period of time.
Maintain an adequate distance of more
tected. This applies especially in those than approx. 4 inches (10 cm).<
cases where the system approaches
the physical limits of ultrasonic mea-
surement, as occurs with tow bars and
trailer couplings, and in the vicinity of
thin and painted objects.
Certain sources of sound, such as a
loud radio, could drown the PDC signal
tone.<
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