BMW 5 Series: Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed
Specify desired speed in the range from approx.
4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h using the rocker switch of the cruise control on the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be changed by lightly accelerating.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed
▷ Press up the rocker switch to the point of resistance: the speed increases gradually.
▷ Press up the rocker switch past the point of resistance: the speed increases while the rocker switch is pressed.
▷ Press down the rocker switch to the point of resistance: the speed decreases gradually.
▷ Press down the rocker switch past the point of resistance: when driving forward, the speed decreases to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed decreases to approx.
4 mph/6 km/h.
The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that automatically
controls vehicle speed on steep downhill
gradients. Without the brakes being applied,
the vehicle moves at slightly more than twice
walki ...
Activating HDC
Press the button; the LED above
the button
lights up. ...
See also:
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. ...
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system,
including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see Changing engine coolant in the M ...
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control, Comfort Access or at the
door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed
at the same time.
Door lock an ...
