BMW 5 E60 E61 owners manual page 79

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ence of objects in green before they are are involved, there is a blind spot in which close enough to generate a signal tone. objects cannot be detected. The system is Control Center, for principle details, refer to also subject to the physical limits that apply page 16: to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with thin and At a glance wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects 1. Open the start menu by pressing the already displayed, e.g. a curb, can also dis- button appear from the detection area of the sen- sors again before a continuous tone sounds. Loud noises from outside and inside your vehicle may prevent you from hearing the Controls PDC signal tone.< Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. Do not apply high pressure spray to the sensors for a prolonged period of time. Keep the spray at least 4 in/10 cm away Driving tips 2. Open the menu by pressing the con- from the sensors.< troller 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller Driving stability control/ 4. Select "PDC" and press the controller ABS Antilock Brake System Your BMW is equipped with an extended Navigation array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions. The following section describes these functions based on ABS and DSC. The concept ABS enhances active safety by preventing Entertainment the wheels from locking under braking. 5. Select "Monitor display on" and press The ABS is operational every time you start the controller. the engine. ABS includes the functions is displayed with the PDC image CBC Cornering Brake Control and EBV switched on. Electronic Brake Force Distribution. The display then appears on the Control In case of malfunction Communications Display as soon as PDC is automatically activated. If the indicator lamp lights up in yel- The previous display automatically reap- low, this indicates that ABS has pears after the system is deactivated. been deactivated in response to a system malfunction. Conventional braking Limits of the system efficiency remains available without limita- Even with PDC, final responsibility for tions. Please have the system inspected at Mobility estimating the distance between the your BMW center. vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors 77 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG Reference

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