BMW 5 Series: Cruise control - Driving comfort - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Cruise control

System limits
Be alert Due to system limitations, warnings may be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or improperly. Therefore, always be alert and ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the danger ...

The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel. The system brakes on downhill gradie ...

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Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
WARNING: Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination, delays reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases ...

Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fit the lap/shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available that ...

Cruise control lever
1. To store the current speed or a higher speed 2. To store the current speed or a lower speed 3. To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS 4. To store the current speed or to call up the last ...