BMW 5 Series: Changing, maintaining, and storing the
speed
The rocker switch can be pressed while the system is interrupted to maintain and store the current speed. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary.
Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the road conditions
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Speed differences
Great speed differences with vehicles
driving ahead of you, e.g., when rapidly approaching
a truck or when another vehicle
swerves into your own lane, cannot be compensated
for by the system.◀
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/ 1 km/h.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h. Max. adjustable speed:
110 mph/180 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press the button.
When the system is switched on, the
current speed is maintained and stored as the
desired speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument c ...
Distance
Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traffic
and weather conditions; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident occurring. Maintain the
prescribed safety distance.φ ...
See also:
Starter Switch Check
WARNING!
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough r ...
Theft-alarm system
This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage,
the second is the " ...
