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
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Press MENU on the turn signal
lever until Vehicle Information Menu
is displayed. Use to scroll
through the following menu items:
• Unit
• Tire Pressure
• Jump Start (eAssist Only)
• ...