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:
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential
Always ...
Car washes
Notes
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holdi ...
Braking when a tire is punctured
Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured. This could
cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Keep driving straight ahead while gradually
reducing speed. Then slowly pull of ...