BMW M5 E60 M Power owners manual page 82

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a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for of ultrasonic measurement, such as those the remote control currently in use.encountered with tow bars and trailer cou- iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.plings, or thin and wedge-shaped objects etc. 1.Press the button. Low objects already displayed, e.g. curbs, can This opens the start menu.also disappear from thedetection area of the sensors again before or after a continuous tone 2.Press the controller to open the menu.already sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. For this reason, drive with care; otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury or property damage. Loud sources of sound, inside and outside the vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.< Driving stability control systems 3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is Your BMW is equipped with an extended array selected and press the controller.of systems designed to enhance and maintain 4.Turn the controller until "Vehicle / Tires" is vehicle stability under extreme conditions. selected and press the controller.ABS Antilock Brake System 5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "PDC" is selected and press ABS prevents locking of the wheels during the controller. braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. The ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely refer to page117. CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking during curves or when braking during a lane change, dr iving stability and steer- ing response are improved further. 6.Select "PDC display on" and press the con-Electronic brake-force distribution troller. The system controls the brake pressure in the The PDC screen is activated.rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior. The display appears on the Control Display as Technology for comfort, convenience and safetysoon as PDC is activated. Brake assistant System limits When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system produces maximum braking force boosting and Even with PDC, final responsibility for thus helps to achieve the shortest possible estimating the distance between the braking distance during full braking maneuvers. vehicle and any obstructions always remains This system exploits all of the benefits provided with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-by ABS. vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal no longer be detected. The system is also sub-for the duration of the full braking. ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms 80 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG

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