BMW 5 Series: Calling up the desired speed and
distance
While driving
Press the button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running,
engage position P of the automatic transmission
and apply the parking brake. Otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill.
▷ Green mark in the speedometer during a
brief idle phase:
The vehicle ahead of you drives away while
the mark is green: your vehicle accelerates
without anything having to be done.
▷ Switch to orange of the mark in the speedometer
after approx. 2 sec.:
The vehicle ahead of you drives away, while
the mark is orange: in order to accelerate,
briefly press the gas pedal or press the RES
button or SET button.
Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that the vehicle ahead of you has driven off.
You actively braked your vehicle to a halt by pressing on the brake pedal and it is standing behind another vehicle:
1. Press the button to call up a
stored
desired speed.
2. Release the brake pedal.
3. Press on the accelerator briefly, or press the
RES button or the rocker switch when the
vehicle ahead of you drives away.
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 ...
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
▷ The marking lights up in
green: the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up in orange:
the system has been
interrupted.
▷ The marking does not light up: th ...
See also:
Emergency starting
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm
to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting procedures.
If in doubt, we ...
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer handling.
Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING:
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high spee ...