[MystroX5]

This topic was in another thread so I went out to test the sensors. I do get a audible alarm as I pull into my garage. This picture shows at what point the alarm is activated. The distance sensors are very accurately calibrated.



The screen detected the sides of the garage as I pulled in showing it in yellow, then orange, then red as alarm is chimed.


This pic shows me all the way in my garage parked. The rear side sensors are showing the sides of the garage opening in red. So both front and rear side sensors stay active independently. (notice I am closer to the right of my doorway than the left and it shows this with red and orange indicators.)

[BmwGk]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

This topic was in another thread so I went out to test the sensors. I do get a audible alarm as I pull into my garage. This picture shows at what point the alarm is activated.



The screen detected the sides of the garage as I pulled in showing it in yellow, then orange, then red as alarm is chimed.


This pic shows me all the way in my garage parked. The rear side sensors are showing the sides of the garage opening in red. So both front and rear side sensors stay active independently. (notice I am closer to the right of my doorway than the left and it shows this with red and orange indicators.)

Mine do too. Does everyone have this feature or just us with the parking package?

[avengerboater]

There's a section in the owner's manual regarding the parking sensors. It mentioned the side sensors actually detect distances of stationary objects and is used during the parking assist to seek out empty spaces. So, if you pull into your garage, the side sensors should light up if you're closer to the wall or post, etc.

I get sensors going all around me as I pull into and out of my garage stall.

[Doc5513]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

This topic was in another thread so I went out to test the sensors. I do get a audible alarm as I pull into my garage. This picture shows at what point the alarm is activated. The distance sensors are very accurately calibrated.



The screen detected the sides of the garage as I pulled in showing it in yellow, then orange, then red as alarm is chimed.


This pic shows me all the way in my garage parked. The rear side sensors are showing the sides of the garage opening in red. So both front and rear side sensors stay active independently. (notice I am closer to the right of my doorway than the left and it shows this with red and orange indicators.)

Mystro,
Does that split PDC screen auto pop up as you enter your garage? For instance if you were in a Navi screen it changed on its own?

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by Doc5513

Mystro,
Does that split PDC screen auto pop up as you enter your garage? For instance if you were in a Navi screen it changed on its own?

Yes, I have that set to do that in the menu. It’s surprisingly intuitive going forwards and backwards. I pretty much never have to touch the screen.

[Doc5513]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

Yes, I have that set to do that in the menu. It's surprisingly intuitive going forwards and backwards. I pretty much never have to touch the screen.

You have it set to engage the PDC auto? Where is that?

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by Doc5513

You have it set to engage the PDC auto? Where is that?

It’s listed under the “Drivers Assistance System” in the manual. I believe there is a “Automatic Camera Perspective” setting.

[kleo]

Based on my experience, the side sensors give audible alarms only if you are actively moving towards the obstacle on your side, for example when turning into a parking spot next to a pole. If you are just driving straight the side sensors won't chime. It's kinda neat since you want to focus on the obstacles in your driving path.