Technology for driving comfort and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
Malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instrument
The concept
cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc-
tioning. A message appears on the
Control Display. Have the system checked.
The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight
parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual
indicator warn you of the presence of an object
behind your vehicle. To measure the distance,
there are four ultrasonic sensors in either
bumper.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean
and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that
they will continue to operate effectively. When
using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the
sensors for extended periods of time and only
from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.
These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/
2
m. However, an acoustic warning does not
sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm
from the corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m
from the center sensors.
PDC with visual warning
You can also have the system show distances
to objects on the Control Display. The contours
of distant objects are shown on the Control Dis-
play even before the acoustic signal sounds.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking.
Avoid approaching an object at high speed, oth-
erwise physical circumstances may lead to the
system warning being issued too late.<
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1.
2.
3.
Open the start menu.
Switching on automatically
Press the controller to open the menu.
Select "Settings" and press the controller.
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the system is activated automatically after
approx. 1 second when you engage reverse
gear or move the automatic transmission selec-
tor lever to position R. Wait this short period
before driving.
Signal tones
When nearing an object, its position is indicated
correspondingly by an interval tone. As the dis-
tance between vehicle and object decreases,
the intervals between the tones become
shorter. If the distance to the nearest object
falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin-
uous tone sounds.
4.
5.
Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
An interval tone is interrupted after approx.
3
seconds
>
if you remain in front of an object that has
been detected by only one of the corner
sensors
>
if you are driving parallel to a wall.
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| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 323i, BMW 328i, BMW 328xi, BMW 335i, BMW E91 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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