Ultrasound Sensors; Switching Pdc On/Off; Automatic Pdc Deactivation During Forward Travel - BMW X5 Owner's Manual

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closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance
Control is activated, the warning can be de‐
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button

Ultrasound sensors

Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐
ers, bicycle racks.
▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
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Driver assistance systems
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Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
The system switches on automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
▷ Depending on the equipment version: 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 automatic activation on and off
when obstacles are detected.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver Assistance"
4. "Parking and Maneuvering"
5. Where applicable: "Automatic PDC
activation"
6. "Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
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.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.