roadways where traffic is moving relatively
smoothly as well as in slow-moving traffic. Do
not use the system in city driving; in complex
driving situations; heavy traffic such as during
rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery
roads or roads with sharp curves such as high-
way off-ramps; during inclement weather such
as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering
interchanges, service/parking areas or toll
booths. It is also important to regulate your
vehicle's speed and distance setting within
applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take
action or apply the brakes if necessary, espe-
cially when the system is actively following a
vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving condi-
tions can result which lead to a violation of the
law or elevated risk of an accident.
Storing current speed
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or briefly pull it, arrow 2.
The system stores the current vehicle speed. It
is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in
the instrument cluster.
Increasing desired speed
The minimum initial activation speed is 20 mph/
Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or
beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is dis-
played.
The speed then displayed is stored and
achieved on a clear road.
30
km/h, and the maximum speed is 110 mph/
180
km/h. However, you can also activate the
system while stopped, refer to While stopped,
page 74.
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Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased
by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
One lever for all functions
>
Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed
increases to the next fives position in the
mph speedometer display or the next tens
position in the km/h speedometer display.
Reducing desired speed
Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
1
2
3
Storing and increasing desired speed
Storing and reducing desired speed
These functions are operated in the same man-
ner as increasing your desired speed.
Interrupting, refer to page 73,
or deactivating system, refer to page 74
4
5
Activating stored desired speed and dis-
tance, refer to page 73, or driving off, refer
to While stopped, page 74
Selecting distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 73.
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Product Specification
Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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Tags | BMW 525i, BMW 525xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 550i, BMW E61 |
Model Year | 2008 |
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