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Warning lamp
The warning lamp comes on when active cruise control has been auto- matically deactivated due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h, an application of the handbrake or a DSC intervention. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display.
Resuming stored desired speed and distance Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed and distance are regained and maintained. In the following instances, the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed: > When driving stability control systems are
intervening
> In cars with manual transmission: when you
shift gears very slowly or shift to idle posi- tion
> With automatic transmission/SMG: when
you engage selector lever position N
> When the ignition is switched off
Displays in the instrument cluster
1 Stored desired speed 2 Shows yellow: vehicle detected ahead
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Flashes in red: system cannot maintain dis- tance; driver must brake the vehicle Flashes in yellow: driving stability control systems are intervening; cruise control is deactivated
interventions. Active cruise control is deacti- vated. You can reactivate the system, if desired, by tapping or pulling the lever when road and traffic conditions permit. It is not possible to resume a stored speed.
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys- tem is activated.
4 Selected desired speed is temporarily dis-
played
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display, it is pos- sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met. Calling up Check Control messages, refer to page 80.<
Warning lamps
The indicator 2 flashes in red; a signal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. Active cruise con- trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ahead. This indicator does not release you from your responsibility to adapt your desired speed and driving style to prevailing driving conditions.
The indicator 2 flashes in yellow. The prerequisites for operating active cruise control are not met, e.g. as a result of ABS or DSC
System limitations
Radar sensor
The sensor's ability to detect vehicles ahead may be restricted as a result of heavy rain, dirt, snow or ice. If necessary, clean the radar sensor located in the front bumper, see arrow. Be sure to use particular care when removing any layers of snow or ice from the sensor. When the radar sensor is not properly posi- tioned, active cruise control cannot be activated at all.
Malfunction
The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed. A message appears on the Control Display. You can find more information starting on page 79.
Always remember that the range and abil- ity of the system does have physical limi- tations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate
your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi- cle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you, as for example, at a traffic light or a
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parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. It is also possible that the system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motor- cycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the sys- tem will neither automatically brake, nor provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alert- ness.<
Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning
system.< If while your vehicle is actively following a vehi- cle in front of you and the vehicle ahead speeds up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected. Be aware that changing to a clear, unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle accelerating.
Be certain to deactivate the system when you pull into an exit lane for a highway off-
ramp.< Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.
While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when
you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys- tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle braking system. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when
a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.< Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h.
Swerving vehicles
When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not rec- ognize this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle.
When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to maintain the selected distance automatically. This also applies to great differences in speed between you and vehicles ahead, e.g. when quickly approaching a truck. There is a risk of collision. Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehi- cle yourself. Take action yourself, otherwise there is a risk of an accident.<
Behavior in curves
Because of the limited range of the system, it is possible that in curves or on the peaks and val- leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec- ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to
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the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.
In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the deceler- ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Your responsibility Your actions have priority at all times. When you press the accelerator pedal while driving with active cruise control, the automatic braking function will be temporarily interrupted. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the desired speed or the selected distance to the vehicle ahead is achieved again.
Do not leave your foot on the accelerator pedal and make sure that no objects such as floor mats are lying on the accelerator pedal. Otherwise the system may not be able to brake the vehicle.<
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Everything under control
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
When the vehicle is parked If you still want to view the time, outside tem- perature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been removed from the igni- tion lock: Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
1 Resetting trip odometer 2 Outside temperature display and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer
Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 73.
Outside temperature display, clock Setting the time, refer to page 77.
Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures above +377/+36. You should there-
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for example, otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer: With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi- tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis- play. Check coolant level, refer to page 201.
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Energy Control
Computer
Displays in the instrument cluster
Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 15.9 US gallons/ 60 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 186. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone, a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed on the computer. Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/ 50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis- play.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
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To call up the information, press the button in the turn indicator stalk. The following items of information are dis- played in the order listed: > Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Units of measure on page 73.
Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
Be sure to refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed. With the trip computer, refer to page 71, you can have the average speed for another trip dis- played. To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator stalk for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running. With the trip computer, refer to page 71, you can have the average consumption for another trip displayed. To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator stalk for approx. 2 seconds.
Displays on the Control Display You can also call up the computer via iDrive; concept, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the right to call up
3.
"Navigation". If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Car Data" is selected and press the controller.
> Estimated time of arrival at destination:
> Manually enter a distance in the com-
puter, refer to information further below > Enter a destination in the navigation sys-
tem, refer to page 125
> Cruising range > Distance to destination:
> Manually enter a distance in the com-
puter, refer to information further below > Enter a destination in the navigation sys-
tem, refer to page 125
> Average speed > Average fuel consumption
Resetting values You can reset the values for average speed and average consumption: 1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Entering a distance manually 1. Select "Distance to dest." and press the
controller.
4. Select "Onboard info" and press the con-
troller.
2. Turn the controller to select the distance to
your destination.
3. Press the controller to apply the setting. The distance is automatically entered during destination guidance.
Trip computer The trip computer is suitable e.g. for a holiday trip.
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1. Open the start menu. 2. Call up "Navigation". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Select "Trip computer" and press the con-
troller.
3. Press the controller.
> Departure time > Driving time > Distance traveled > Average speed > Average fuel consumption Switching trip computer on/off and resetting all values to zero: 1. Select "Set" and press the controller. 2. Select the desired menu item and press the
controller.
Display options You can display the computer or the trip com- puter in the assistance window. 1. Move the controller to the right to change to
the assistance window and press the con- troller.
2. Select a menu item:
> "Onboard info" > "Trip computer"
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Settings and information
Operating principle
1 Button for:
> Selecting display > Setting values
2 Button for:
> Confirming selected display or set val-
ues
> Calling up computer information 70
3 When the lights are switched on: instrument
lighting brightness 96
4 Calling up Check Control 79
5 Checking oil level 199
6 Setting the time 77
7 Setting the date 78
8 Viewing service requirement display 74Exiting displays The outside-temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.
3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
Units of measure You can set units of measure. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 29. iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu.
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4. Select "Units" and press the controller.
5. Select the desired menu item and press the
controller.
6. Select the desired measurement unit and
press the controller.
Service requirements
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "SERVICE- INFO".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by
your BMW Service Advisor.< For certain maintenance operations, you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster.
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Possible displays
1 Button for selecting functions 2 Service requirements 3 Engine oil 4 Exhaust emissions test* 5 Roadworthiness test*
6 Microfilter 7 Spark plugs 8 Brakes, front 9 Brakes, rear 10 Brake fluid
until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller.
Supplementary information You can have further information on the scope of maintenance displayed on the Control Dis- play, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to 4. the uppermost field. Turn the controller
5.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to the second field from the top. Turn the con-
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troller until "Status" is selected and press the controller.
1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller. 4. Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Status" and press the controller. 6. Select "Emission inspect." or "State inspection" and press the controller.
A list of selected maintenance operations and, if applicable, inspections required by law is dis- played. You can request more detailed information on every entry. Select the entry and press the controller.
To exit from the menu: Select the
arrow and press the controller.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man- dated inspection is approaching. Please
schedule a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
Entering dates of statutory emissions tests and vehicle inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is always set correctly, refer to page 78, otherwise the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based Ser- vice is not ensured.
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7. Select "Set service date" and press the
controller. The month is highlighted.
8. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
9. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
10. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 11. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
and press the controller.
To exit from the menu: Select More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 203.
1. Press the
button once or twice until
the start menu appears.
Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 29.
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Setting the time format below.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the time and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to set the hours. 4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to set the minutes. 6. Press button 2.
The system displays the new time. 7. Use button 2 to save the new time.
Via iDrive iDrive concept, refer to page 16.
3. Turn the controller until "Display settings"
is selected and press the controller.
4.
If necessary, move the controller forwards once to move the highlight marker to the uppermost field.
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5. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected
6. Select the desired format and press the
and press the controller.
controller.
Date The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 29.
Setting the date
In the instrument cluster To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting the date format below.
6. Turn the controller until "Set time" is
selected and press the controller.
Adjusting settings 7. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
8. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
The system accepts the new time.
Switching on the hour signal* You will hear three tones just before each full hour. Select "Hour memo" and press the controller.
The hour signal is activated.
Setting the time format 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Time" and press the controller. 5. Select "Time format" and press the control-
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the date and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2. 3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month. 4. Press button 2. 5. Set the month and the year in the same way. 6. Press button 2.
The system displays the new date. 7. Use button 2 to save the new date.
Via iDrive iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
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4. Select "Date" and press the controller.
Indicator and warning lamps
5. Select "Set date" and press the controller.
The first date display setting is selected.
6. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The next setting is highlighted.
8. Make the remaining adjustments. After the
last adjustment, the date is stored.
Setting the date format 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Date" and press the controller. 5. Select "Date format" and press the control-
ler.
6. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys- tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes- sage includes indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some circum- stances, an acoustic signal as well as text mes- sages at the bottom of the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in both the indicator area 1 and the display 2 in various combinations and colors.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the lower edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
For most Check Control messages, you can view more information later, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond, refer to page 80. In urgent cases, this information will be shown immediately as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. To exit the displayed information: Select the
arrow and press the controller.
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Hiding Check Control messages
Viewing stored Check Control messages
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro- priate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by the words "CHECK CON- TROL".
2. Press button 2.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding lamp comes on. It is accompanied by a text message on the Control Display.
3. Lightly push button 1 to check for other
messages.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem- perature and the time.
Viewing more information later iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to 4. the uppermost field. Turn the controller
Press the button in the turn indicator stalk.
Some Check Control messages remain visible until the malfunction in question has been recti- fied. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunc- tions occur at the same time, the Check Control messages are displayed in succession.
They are marked with the symbol shown here.
Other Check Control messages are automati- cally hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
They are marked with the symbol shown here.
indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. You can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for you.
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until "Check Control messages" is selected and press the controller.
4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.
5. Select a text message and press the con-
troller.
5. Select the speed value and press the con-
6. Turn the controller to set the limit. 7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The limit is automatically switched on.
Applying your current speed as limit Select "Select current speed" and press the controller. The system adopts your current speed as the limit.
Activating the limit Select "On" and press the controller.
Limit is activated.
Stopwatch iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Call up "Navigation". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-
ler.
troller.
To exit the display: Select the
arrow and press the controller.
Speed limit You can enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph or 5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the limit iDrive concept, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Call up "Navigation". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
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Starting, stopping or resetting > Select "Start" and press the controller.
for the display texts and navigation mes- sages.
The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.
6. Select and activate the desired language by
> Select "Reset" and press the controller.
The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was running beforehand.
> Select "Stop" and press the controller.
This stops the timer.
Taking an interim time reading Select "Interim time" and press the controller. The interim time appears below the ongoing primary stopwatch count.
All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running. The stopwatch continues operation in the background.<
pressing the controller.
Brightness of the Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. Note, however, that you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
Altering settings
Language on the Control Display The language on the Control Display can be set, refer to the concept on page 16. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display settings" and press the
4.
controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Languages" is selected and press the controller.
5. Select "Text language" and press the con- troller. You can switch to another language
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Technology for driving comfort and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object in front of* or behind your car. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper. These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/ 2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx. 2 ft/60 cm from the front sensors* or both rear corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m from the rear center sen- sors.
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.<
Automatic mode 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.
Switching on manually
Press the button, the LED lights up.
Switching off manually Press the button again; the LED goes out. The system is automatically deactivated once the vehicle travels approx. 165 ft/50 m or exceeds a speed of approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h; the LED goes out. You can reactivate the sys- tem as needed.
Signal tones When nearing an object, its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone. For exam- ple, the tone sounds at the rear if the system detects an object behind the car. 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. The warning signal is canceled after approx. 3 seconds, if you are moving parallel to a wall.
Malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc- tioning. A message appears on the
Control Display. Have the system checked. 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.
Manual mode The LED above the button flashes in addition.
PDC with optical 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. iDrive concept, refer to page 16.
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1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
4.
controller. If necessary, move the highlight marker to the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "PDC" is selected and press the con- troller.
5. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
6. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. The display is shown on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains
