Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Check Control
If a fault should develop in the PDC, the function LED in the PDC button will flash with a frequency of 2 Hz.
In this situation, PDC cannot be switched on.
At the same time, a Check-Control message is displayed in the following form
- Symbol in the LCD display in the instrument cluster
- The following text appears in the status line of the Central Information Display:
"PDC failure!"
In the menu "BMW Service", the following text can be called up in the submenu "Check-Control messages":
"Park Distance Control
No acoustic warning available for Park Distance Control PDC.
Have the problem checked by BMW Service as soon as possible."
If a fault memory entry is recorded, the kilometer reading and the outside temperature are recorded along with the type of fault.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.