BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 232

CONTROLS
▷ Wet roads.
▷ Snowfall.
▷ Slush.
▷ Fog.
▷ Oncoming light.
Pay attention when driving and respond to the
prevailing traffic conditions. If necessary, inter‐
vene actively, for example by braking, steering or
manoeuvring.
Park Distance Control PDC
Principle
PDC provides assistance when parking the vehi‐
cle. Objects in front of or behind the vehicle as it
slowly approaches are indicated by means of
acoustic signals and a display on the Control Dis‐
play.
With Park Assistant: obstacles at the side of the
vehicle detected by the Park Assistant sensors
can be reported by the Flank protection, see
page 235, function if necessary.
General
The ultrasonic sensors for measuring distances
are located in the bumpers, and if applicable on
the side of the vehicle.
Their range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft depending
on the obstacle and environment.
An acoustic warning sounds in the event of an
imminent collision at a distance of approx. 70 cm,
27 in from the object.
In the case of objects behind the vehicle, the
acoustic warning is given sooner, at a distance of
approx. 1.50 m, 5 ft.
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Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
If the vehicle is travelling at high speed when
Park Distance Control PDC is activated, there
may be a delayed warning because of physical
conditions. There is a danger of injury or dam‐
age to property. Avoid approaching an object at
speed. Avoid moving off at speed while Park
Distance Control PDC is not yet active.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park Assistant button