BMW 5 Series: 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: the system is
switched off.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages, it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you is shown.
Indicator/warning lamps
Personal responsibility
The indicator and warning lamps do not
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt
his or her desired driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster indicates whether the system is switched on.
The vehicle symbol lights up in orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.
The vehicle symbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively assume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
The vehicle symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive maneuver.
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. & ...System limits
Speed range Best results are achieved when using the system on well-developed roads and highways. The desired speed can be selected between 20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h. The system can al ...See also:
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
• Allow extra following distance.
• Pass with caution.
• Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
• Keep the windsh ...
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After
replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows: ...
Automatic relocking
If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and
the alarm will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened. ...