BMW 7 Series: System Functions

Park Distance Control

PDC is activated in response to the engagement of reverse gear or the operation of the PDC button next to the gear selector switch.

Fig. 143: Identifying PDC And Rear View Camera ON/OFF And Side View Function Button

PDC AND REAR VIEW CAMERA REFERENCE CHART

1. PDC and rear view camera on/off button
2. Side View button

The audible and visual distance warnings (the results of distance measurements) given to the driver are provided by the audio loudspeakers and by displays in the CID respectively.

Fig. 144: Display Distance Warning PDC On Screen

Rear View Camera

With the PDC and rear view camera equipment combination, the controller and the operating menu can be used to toggle between the basic PDC display and the rear view camera image with PDC.

Fig. 145: Display Distance Warning PDC With Rear View Camera Image On Screen

REAR VIEW CAMERA IMAGE WITH PDC REFERENCE CHART

1. Distance warning (PDC) display with option to select rear view camera image
2. Rear view camera image and distance warning (PDC)

To assist the driver, the rear view camera image contains turning-circle lines, lane/parking-aid lines, obstacle markings and, where applicable, zoomed views of the trailer coupling.

Fig. 146: Overview Of Rear View Camera Assistance Functions

REAR VIEW CAMERA ASSISTANCE FUNCTION CHART

1. Image showing example of a parking-aid line
2. Parking-aid line assistance function
3. Turning-circle line assistance function
4. Obstacle marking assistance function
5. Zoomed trailer coupling assistance function (Not for US)

The rear view camera is deactivated automatically as soon as the vehicle exceeds 12 mph or a distance of 20 m in a forward gear.

Fig. 147: Display Distance Warning With PDC And Rear View Camera Image On Screen

Service Information

Park Distance Control

During the installation of license plates, license plate carriers and baseplates, care must be taken not to cover the center sensor in the front bumper. Obstructions caused by license plate carriers or even deposits of dirt, snow and ice on the carriers could impair the operation of the center sensor.

Fig. 148: Identifying F01/F02 Front Bumper With Ultrasonic Sensor And License Plate Carrier

ULTRASONIC SENSOR AND LICENSE PLATE REFERENCE CHART

1. Ultrasonic sensor in center of front bumper
2. License plate carrier

NOTE: The procedure for calibrating the rear view camera is based on the E70 rear view camera calibration procedure.

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