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. ...
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Receiving a call
When you hear a phone ring, the display will
change to phone mode. To receive a call, follow
one of the procedures listed below.
a. Select the “Answer” key on the display.
b. Press the phone ...
On and Off
In certain situations, it may be desirable to switch City Safety™ off, such as
when driving in close quarters where leaves, branches, etc. may obscure the hood
and windshield.
When the engine i ...
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror for
a clear view of the area behind your
vehicle. To avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind, push the
tab forward for daytime and pull it
for nighttime us ...
