Park Distance Control

Park Distance Control (PDC)







Park Distance Control is a safety/convenience system that is available on all models with the exception of the Z3 and Z8. The system features ultra-sonic sensors mounted in the bumpers (Front and rear or rear only: model specific).

The sensors detect the close proximity to other objects when maneuvering the vehicle in tight spaces (such as parallel parking or parking in narrow garages spaces).

The driver is warned, through an audible tone (beeping), when the vehicle comes close to another object. As the distance to the object decreases, the beeping frequency increases until a steady tone is produced (approx. 7 to 10 inches). As the distance to the object increases, the steady tone will return to a beep and stop when the vehicle moves away from the object.

The PDC is automatically switched ON when the ignition is switched to position 2 (KL15), however it does not become active until the vehicle is shifted into reverse.

Models that are equipped with front and rear PDC have a button that allows manual activation or deactivation.

After driving a distance of more than approx. 160 feet or exceeding a speed of 20 mph the system switches off and goes into stand-by.