2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system switches on automatically in the foljlowing situations:'xIf selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.'xWhile approaching detected obstacles if the speed is slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
The activation distance depends on the situaj
tion in question.
You may switch automatic activation on and off
when obstacles are detected.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Automatic PDC activation": depending on the vehicle equipment.5."Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Depending on equipment, an additional camera
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.
Switching
on/off
manually Press park assistance button.
'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the rej
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park assistance button.
WARNING
Signal
tones General
information
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 vehij
cle, 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 vej hicle 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 curj
rently used.
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Visual
warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object isshown 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 disj
played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a
different view with obstacle markings as needed:
"Rear view camera"
Crossing traffic warning, refer to page 238: dej
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
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 prejvented under all circumstances.
The function is available from walking speed
while backing up or rolling backward.
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts thebraking intervention.
After emergency braking to a stop, further creepj
ing toward an obstacle is possible. To creep toj ward the obstacle, lightly press the acceleratorpedal and release it again.
If the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed, the
vehicle drives off as usual. Manual braking is posj
sible at any time.
The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC
and parking assistant.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj
tively intervene where appropriate.
Activating/deactivating
the
system
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Active PDC with braking interv."5."Active PDC with braking interv."
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
System
limits The system cannot be used in the following sitj
uations, for example:
'xWhen driving with a trailer.
If required, deactivate the system via iDrive where applicable.
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With
parking
assistant:
side
protection
Concept
The system warns of obstacles on the side of the vehicle.
General
information The system uses the ultrasound sensors of PDC
and parking assistant.
Display
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle
markings are displayed on the vehicle at the sides.
'xColor markings: warning against detected objstacles.'xGray markings, hatched area: no obstacleswere detected.'xNo markings, black area: the area next to the
vehicle was not yet captured.
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 obstacle moves later on. If the vehicle is stationary, the
markings are shown in black after a certain time.
The area next to the vehicle must be newly capj
tured.
System
limits
Safety
information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rej
garding the system limits and actively intervene
if needed.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in
the following situations:
'xFor small children and animals.'xFor persons with certain clothing, for instance coats.'xWith external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.'xWhen sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.'xUnder certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snowj
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.'xWith tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.'xWith thin or wedge-shaped objects.'xWith moving objects.'xWith elevated, protruding objects such as ledges.'xWith objects with corners, edges, and
smooth surfaces.'xWith objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.'xFor objects with porous surfaces.'xWith small and low objects, for instance
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'xWith obstacles and persons at the edge ofthe lane.'xWith soft obstacles or obstacles covered in
foam material.'xWith plants and bushes.'xLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tonesounds.'xCargo that extends beyond the perimeter of
the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system.
False
warnings
The system may issue a warning under the folj
lowing conditions even though there is no obstaj
cle within the detection range:
'xIn heavy rain.'xWhen sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.'xWhen sensors are covered in snow.'xOn rough road surfaces.'xOn uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.'xIn large buildings with right angles and smooth walls, for instance in underground gaj
rages.'xIn automatic vehicle washes.'xDue to heavy exhaust.'xDue to other ultrasound sources, for instance sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
To prevent false alarms, switch off automatic
PDC activation on obstacle detection, for inj
stance in automatic vehicle washes, refer to page 217.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
White symbol is displayed, and the rangeof the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
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 Disj
play.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
button
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
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Camera
The camera lens is located in the handle of thetailgate.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is switched on automatically if selecj
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine
is running.
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.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment:
switching
on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.
'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching
the
view
via
iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed,
change the view via iDrive:1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Functional
requirements
'xThe rearview camera is switched on.'xThe tailgate is fully closed.'xKeep the recording range of the camera
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and
trailers that are not connected to a trailer
power socket can restrict the visibility range
of the camera.
Assistance
functions
General
information
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
The assistance functions can be manually actij
vated.
'x "Parking aid lines".
Pathway lines and turning radius lines are disj played, refer to page 222.'x "Obstacle marking".
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the obj stacles detected by PDC Park Distance Conj
trol are displayed, refer to page 222, by
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Parking
aid
lines
Pathway
lines
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space rej
quired when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
Pathway lines depend on the steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel
movements.
Turning
radius
lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed on the camera image together with pathway
lines.
Turning radius 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 angle.
Parking
using
pathway
and
turning
radius
lines
1.Position the vehicle so that the red turning raj
dius line leads to within the limits of the parkj
ing space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where the green pathway line covers the correj
sponding turning radius line.
Obstacle
marking
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacles
behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park Distance Control sensors.
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
Setting
brightness
and
contrast
via
iDrive
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.Move the Controller to the left.2.'x "Brightness"'x "Contrast"3.Set the desired value.
System
limits
Deactivated
camera
If the camera is deactivated, for instance if the
tailgate is open, the camera image is displayed
hatched in gray.
Detection
of
objectsVery low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by the system.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, some asj
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Conj trol chapter.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
Surround
View
with
parking assistant
Plus
Concept
The system provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is
shown on the Control Display.
General
information
Several cameras capture the area from different
selectable perspectives. In addition, assistance
functions, for instance guidelines, can be faded
into the display.
The following camera perspectives can be disj
played:
'xAutomatic camera perspective, refer to page 224: the system shows the camera
perspective suitable for the respective driving
situation.'xRearview camera, refer to page 224: for repj
resenting the areas behind the vehicle.'xRight-hand and left-hand side view, refer to page 226: for representing the areas on the
sides of the vehicle.'xCamera perspective movable via iDrive, refer
to page 224.'xPanorama View, refer to page 227: to
present cross traffic, for instance at junctions
and driveways, depending on the currently
engaged gear.
Depending on the view, the environment around the vehicle or a part of it is depicted.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Park assistance button
Panorama View
Cameras
Front camera
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Rearview camera
One camera is located at the bottom of each exjterior mirror housing.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt on the
camera lenses. If required, clean the camera
lenses.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The system is switched on automatically if selecj
tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running.
The camera perspective suitable for the respecj tive driving situation is displayed.
Switching
on/off
manually Press park assistance button.
'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera cannot be switched off ifthe reverse gear is engaged.
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.
Camera
perspective
Overview1Function bar2Selection window3Side view4Automatic camera perspective5Movable camera perspective6Camera image7Rearview camera
Selection
window
The individual camera perspectives can be sej
lected in the selection window via iDrive.
Side
viewThe side view can be selected for the right or leftvehicle side.
This view helps when positioning the vehicle at the curb or with other obstacles on the side by
displaying the side surroundings.
The side view looks from rear to front and in case
of danger, focuses automatically on possible obj stacles.
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