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CONTROLS
Technical features for driving comfort and safety
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Technical features for driving
comfort and safety
Park Distance Control
PDC*
Principle
PDC assists you with manoeuvring into a parking
space. Acoustic signals warn you of the presence
of an object behind the car. Four ultrasonic sen-
sors in the rear bumper perform the measure-
ments.
An acoustic signal sounds once an object
is approx. 60 cm, approx. 24 in, from the
rear corner sensors, or approx. 1.50 m, approx.
5 ft, from the rear centre sensors. PDC is a park-
ing aid which is capable of registering objects
approached at low speed, as is usually the case
when the car is being parked. Avoid approach-
ing an object rapidly, otherwise the system may
be unable to alert you in sufficient time due to
the physical principles involved.
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If the car is towing a trailer, the rear sensors will
be unable to supply meaningful signals. They
therefore do not light up.
Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the system is activated after approx. one
second when reverse gear or selector lever
position R is engaged. Wait for a brief moment
before driving off.
Audible warning signals
The closer the car approaches the object, the
more rapid the sequence of signals. When the
distance to a detected object is less than approx.
30 cm, approx. 12 in, the signal becomes con-
tinuous.
If the distance remains constant, e.g. if you are
driving parallel to a wall, the signal is interrupted
after approx. 3 seconds.
Adjusting
The volume of the signal tones can be adjusted,
see Radio MINI CD, page
108 or Radio MINI
Boost CD, page 114 .
Malfunction
Indicator light comes on. PDC has failed.
Have the system checked.
As a precautionary measure, keep the
sensors clean and free from ice, so that they
always operate reliably. When using a high-
pressure cleaner, do not spray the sensors for
extended periods of time and only from a dis-
tance of at least 10 cm, approx. 4 in.
System limitations
PDC is no substitute for your personal
assessment of obstructions. The sensors
have certain dead areas in which objects cannot
be detected. In addition, the identification of
objects may not be possible if the physical limits
of the ultrasonic measuring principle are
exceeded, for instance with trailer noses and
hitches, and thin or wedge-shaped objects. Low
objects already indicated, such as kerbs, may
enter the sensors' dead areas before or after a
continuous audible signal is given. Higher, pro-
truding objects such as ledges may not be
detectable. For this reason, drive prudently, as
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or
damage to property. Loud sound sources out-
side or inside the vehicle can drown out the PDC
signal.
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