2006 BMW 5-Series 525i 525xi 530i 530xi 550i E60 E61 Owners Manual

HDC Hill Descent Control on 525xi,
530xi
4.    Select "HDC" and press the controller.
The concept
HDC is a system for driving downhill in steep
terrain. This system reduces vehicle speed on
steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to
maintain even better control of your BMW
under these conditions. The vehicle moves at
approximately twice walking speed without
active intervention from the driver.
5.
Select "HDC on" and press the controller.
HDC is available for activation at vehicle speeds
below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving
down steep hills with a speed below approx.
The HDC display is shown in the instrument
cluster.
22
mph/35 km/h, the vehicle reduces speed
If the vehicle is automatically braked, a message
is displayed on the Control Display for approx.
20 seconds.
automatically down to approximately double
walking speed, approx. 7 mph/12 km/h, and
then maintains this speed at a constant.
Deactivating HDC
You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary
this automatically controlled speed within a
range extending from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h to
When you use the programmable buttons on
the steering wheel or via iDrive, the HDC display
goes out.
15
mph/25 km/h.
You can specify a target speed within the same
range by using the lever of the cruise control.
Over approx. 37 mph/60 km/h HDC is immedi-
ately deactivated, and after approx. 10 seconds
when the ignition is switched off.
Activating HDC
You can activate HDC:
Using HDC
>
with the programmable buttons on the
steering wheel, refer to page 53
Manual transmission:
Use HDC in low gears and reverse gear.
>
or via iDrive
Automatic transmission:
You can use HDC in every drive position.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page 16.
Displays in instrument cluster
1.
2.
3.
Open the start menu.
Press the controller to open the    menu.
Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
1
2
Display for target speed
HDC display
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James on Jun 08, 2014.

Very easy to do


dave johnston on Apr 01, 2014.

I parked my BMW 2006 525 sedan for the winter and now it wont start I need some help battery is fine tried to boost and still wont start


Steve Olson on Nov 23, 2013.