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:
Brake fluid level warning
This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped
to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in
the “ON” position and with the parking brake ...
Clearing the programmed information
Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However,
to clear all programming, press and hold the two
outside buttons and release when the indicator
light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). ...
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle:
► Climbs a long ...
