BMW X5 Owner's Manual page 256

CONTROLS
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 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 when obstacles are
detected.
Lanes are faded in for better estimation of the re‐
quired 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:
1. Press the Controller to the left, if needed.
2. For instance "Park. sensors only"
Cross traffic warning: depending on the equip‐
ment, it is warned in the PDC display against ve‐
hicles approaching in the front or rear from the
side.
Additional information:
Cross traffic warning, refer to page 277.
System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐
tions or other factors, the system may not re‐
spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk
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of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐
er's Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐
tem's operation and limitations.
Trailer towing
With a trailer, a trailer power socket occupied or
when trailer towing is activated, the rear PDC
functions will be switched off.
White icon is displayed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
the range of the sensors is shown as a
shaded area on the Control Display.
System limits of the sensors
Additional information:
▷ Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 39.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in the
following situations:
▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of
the lane.
▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the
sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Unwarranted warnings
Reaching the system limits can cause unwar‐
ranted warnings.
To prevent unwarranted alarms, switch off auto‐
matic Park Distance Control PDC activation on
obstacle detection, for instance in automatic car
washes.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.