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EnglishDriving comfort -> PDC Park Distance Control for your BMW X4 2014-2018
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WARNING
System limits
Engine power
The desired speed is also maintained downhill,
but may not be maintained on uphill grades if
engine power is insufficient.
Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐
vated, the warning can be delayed due to
physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury
or risk of property damage. Avoid approaching
an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while
PDC is not yet active.◀
PDC Park Distance Control
Overview
Concept
With front PDC: button in vehicle
PDC is a support when parking. When you
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐
ble - then the object is reported through:
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Signal tones.
Visual display.
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis‐
tances are located in the bumpers.
Park assistance button
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
e.g., in the bumpers.
An acoustic warning is first given in the follow‐
ing situations:
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from
the object.
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By the rear middle sensors at a distance to
the object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Functional requirements
To ensure full functionality:
When a collision is imminent.
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Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,
bicycle racks.
Safety information
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Keep sensors clean and unobstructed.
WARNING
The system does not release from the
Switching on/off
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the
following situations:
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If selector lever position R is engaged
when the engine is running.
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The rearview camera also switches on.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
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If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐
cles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower
than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
You may turn off automatic activation for de‐
tected obstacles:
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
1. "Settings"
2. "Parking"
Volume
3. Select setting.
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐
tion on obstacle detection, e.g., in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. "PDC"
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
6. Press the controller.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Visual warning
Press park assistance button.
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
WARNING
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
Signal tones
"Rear view camera"
When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E.g.,
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.
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False warnings
The system may issue a warning under the fol‐
lowing conditions even though there is no ob‐
stacle within the detection range:
Safety information
WARNING
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In heavy rain.
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe
the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.◀
When sensors are very dirty or covered
with ice.
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When sensors are covered in snow.
On rough road surfaces.
On uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in
the following situations:
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In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.
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For small children and animals.
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,
coats.
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In automatic vehicle washes.
Due to heavy exhaust.
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With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
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When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐
tion on obstacle detection, e.g., in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
With moving objects.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
Surround View
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
Concept
Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
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For objects with porous surfaces.
If cargo protrudes.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,
can move into the blind area of the sensors
before or after a continuous tone sounds.
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Rearview camera, refer to page 146
Top View, refer to page 148.
Side View, refer to page 150.
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