2015 BMW 7 SERIES sensor

▷With parking assistant: by the side sensors
at approx. 24 in/60 cm.▷When a collision is imminent.
Information
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
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 risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐
vated, the warning can be delayed due to
physical circumstances. There is risk of injuries
or risk of property damage. Avoid approaching
an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while
PDC is not yet active.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
PDC Park Distance Control
Ultrasound sensors Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,e.g. in the bumpers.
Functional requirements
To ensure full functionality:▷Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,
bicycle racks.▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
To clean: when using high-pressure washers,
do not spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:
▷If selector lever position R is engaged
when the engine is running.▷While approaching detected obstacles if
the speed is slower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance
depends on the situation in question.
You may switch on and off automatic activation
when obstacles are detected.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Automatic PDC activation": only with re‐
spective equipment.5."Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Depending on equipment, an appropriate cam‐
era view is also switched on.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
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Switching on/off manuallyPress button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
Display
Signal tones 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.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 in/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 alternat‐
ing constant tone will sound.
The interval tone and constant tone are
switched off if the selector lever position P is
engaged.
The interval 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.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Tone"4."Volume settings"5."PDC"6.Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently 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 Con‐
trol Display before a signal sounds.
The display appears as soon as PDC is acti‐
vated.
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 dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a
different view with obstacle markings as
needed:
"Rear view camera"
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 197: de‐
pending on the equipment, it is warned in the
PDC display against vehicles approaching in
the front or rear from the side.
With parking assistant: emergency
braking function, Active PDC
The concept The emergency braking function of PDC ini‐
tiates an emergency braking in case of acute
risk of collision. Due to system limits, a colli‐
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sion cannot be prevented under all circum‐
stances.
The function is available from walking speed
while backing up or rolling backward.
A press of the gas pedal interrupts the braking
intervention.
After emergency braking to a stop, further
creeping toward an obstacle is possible. To
creep toward the obstacle, lightly press the ac‐
celerator pedal and release it again.
If the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed,
the vehicle drives off as usual. Manual braking
is possible at any time.
General information The system uses the ultrasound sensors of
PDC and parking assistant.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively interfere in the respective
situations.◀
Activating/deactivating the system About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Active PDC emergency brake function"5."Active PDC emergency brake function"
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
With parking assistant: side
protection
The concept Obstacles on the side of the vehicle are de‐
tected by the sensors of the system. The sys‐
tem warns against these obstacles.
Display
Obstacle markings are displayed sideways on
the vehicle to protect the vehicle sides.
▷Gray markings: the area next to the vehicle
was not captured.▷No markings: no obstacles were detected.▷Color markings: warning against detected
obstacles.
Limits of side protection
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while passing them.
The system does not detect, whether an ob‐
stacle moves later on. For this reason, at standstill, the markings are shown in the dis‐
play in gray after a certain time. The area next
to the vehicle must be newly captured.
System limits
Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
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▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of
the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷When sensors are very dirty or covered
with ice.▷When sensors are covered in snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷On uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.▷In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.▷In automatic car washes.▷Through heavy pollution.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
White symbol is displayed, and the
range of the sensors is dimmed on the
Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
Without Surround View:
rearview camera
The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively interfere in the respective
situations.◀
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Parking aid linesPathway lines
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on
level roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering
angle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Turning circle lines
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with
pathway lines.
Turning circle lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level
road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐
gle.
Parking using pathway and turning radius
lines1.Position the vehicle so that the red turning
radius line leads to within the limits of the
parking space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the green pathway line covers the corre‐
sponding turning radius line.
Obstacle marking
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by
the PDC sensors.
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
Their colored margins of the obstacle mark‐
ings match the markings of the PDC.
Setting brightness and contrast via
iDrive
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.Move the controller to the left.2.▷ "Brightness"▷ "Contrast"3.Set the desired value.
System limits
Deactivated camera If the camera is deactivated, e.g. if the tailgate
is open, the camera image is displayed
hatched in gray.
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Parking aid linesPathway lines
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space
required when parking and maneuvering on
level roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering
angle and are continuously adjusted to the
steering wheel movements.
Turning circle lines
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed
on the rearview camera image together with
pathway lines.
Turning circle lines show the course of the
smallest possible turning radius on a level
road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐
gle.
Parking using pathway and turning radius
lines1.Position the vehicle so that the red turning
radius line leads to within the limits of the
parking space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the green pathway line covers the corre‐
sponding turning radius line.
Obstacle marking
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by
the PDC sensors.
Obstacle markings can be shown in the cam‐
era image.
Their colored margins of the obstacle mark‐
ings match the markings of the PDC.
Car wash view
The car wash view assists when entering a car
wash by displaying the floor and the own lane.
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Side protectionThe concept
Obstacles on the side of the vehicle are de‐
tected by the sensors of the system. The sys‐
tem warns against these obstacles.
Display
Obstacle markings are displayed sideways on
the vehicle to protect the vehicle sides.
▷Gray markings: the area next to the vehicle
was not captured.▷No markings: no obstacles were detected.▷Color markings: warning against detected
obstacles.
Limits of side protection
The system only displays stationary obstacles
that were previously detected by sensors while
passing them.
The system does not detect, whether an ob‐
stacle moves later on. For this reason, at
standstill, the markings are shown in the dis‐
play in gray after a certain time. The area next
to the vehicle must be newly captured.
Rim protection
An imminent collision of the wheel with the
curb is displayed. The wheel in question is
marked in red.
Door opening angle
The maximum opening angle of the doors is
displayed in selector lever position P.
Panorama View
The concept
The system provides an early look at cross
traffic at blind driveways and intersections.
Road users concealed by obstacles to the left
and right of the vehicle can only be detected
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relatively late from the driver's seat. The cam‐
eras in the front and rear capture the sideways
traffic area to improve the view.
Yellow lines in the screen display mark the
front and rear end of the vehicle.
The camera image shows different levels of
distortion in some areas and is thus not suita‐
ble for distance estimations.
Display on the Control Display Press the button when the engine is run‐
ning.
Depending on the driving direction, the image
of the respective camera is displayed:▷"front": front camera image.▷"rear": rear camera image.
The cross traffic warning, refer to page 197,
can additionally warn against oncoming vehi‐
cles using radar sensors.
With navigation system: activation
points
The concept
Positions at which Panorama View is to switch
on automatically can be stored as activation
points as soon as a GPS signal is received.
Up to ten activation points can be stored.
Activation points can be used when driving for‐
ward for the front camera.
Storing activation points
1.Drive to the position at which the system is
to be switched on, and stop.2. Press button.3.Move the controller to the left.4. "Add activation point"
The current position is displayed.5."Add activation point"Activation points are, if possible, stored with
town/city and street address or with the GPS
coordinates.
Using activation points
The use of activation points can be switched
on and off.1. Press button.2.Move the controller to the left.3. "Settings"4."Panorama view, GPS-based"5."Panorama view, GPS-based"
Displaying or deleting activation points
1. Press button.2.Move the controller to the left.3. "Show activation points"
A list of all activation points is displayed.4."Delete this activation point" or "Delete all activation points"
Setting brightness and contrast viaiDrive
With Surround View or Panorama View
switched on:
1.Move the controller to the left.2.▷ "Brightness"▷ "Contrast"3.Set the desired value.
Functional limitations
The system can be used only to a limited ex‐
tent in the following situations:
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