BMW X5: Depending on equipment version: emergency brake function, Active PDC
Principle
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 prevented under all circumstances.
The function is available below walking speed when driving in reverse or rolling backward.
A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the brake intervention.
After emergency braking to a stop, further creeping toward an obstacle is possible. Proceed with caution. To move forward, lightly press the accelerator pedal and release as needed.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer, the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possible at any time.
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Additionally, the safety information for the PDC Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking Assistant apply.
Additional information:
- PDC Park Distance Control
- Automatic Parking Assistant
Temporary switching off
The emergency brake function can be switched off temporarily: Confirm the message on the Control Display.
During continued driving in this surrounding situation, no further emergency braking will occur.
Settings
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle will be protected by the system.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Driver Assistance".
4. "Parking and Maneuvering".
5. "Active PDC with braking interv."
6. Select the desired setting.
System limits
The limits of the systems of the Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply.
The system cannot be used in the following situations, for example:
- When Hill Descent Control is active, the
emergency braking function is deactivated.
Hill Descent Control HDC.
- When driving with a trailer.
If required, deactivate the system via iDrive where applicable.
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With Parking Assistant:
side parking aid
Principle
The side protection warns of obstacles on the
side of the vehicle.
General information
The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the
Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking Assistant.
Safe
Without Surround View:
rearview camera
Principle
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Additionally, assistance functions can be shown
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With Parking Assistant:
Parking Assistant
Principle
The Automatic Parking Assistant supports the
driver in the following situations:
When parking parallel to the road, parallel
parking.
When parking in reverse perpendicular to the
road,
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Clearance And Side
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MARKER
Special tools required:
00 9 323.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheel arch cover front section.
NOTE: Minimum object temperature of side marker and side panel > or =
18 ºC.
If this temperature is not achieved,
Replacing Shaft Seal(s) For Output Shaft(s), Rear Axle Differential
Special tools required:
00 5 010
32 1 060
33 1 308
33 5 130
33 5 140
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear differential.
Withdraw shaft seal with special tools 00 5 010 and 32 1 060 / 33 1 308.
Fig. 27: Identifying Special Tools (00 5 010 ), (32 1 060) And (33 1 308)
Installing new sha
