BMW 5 Series: Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster indicates whether the system is switched on.
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.
Controls
At a glance Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel. The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control can be used. Switching off Deactivated or interr ...PDC Park Distance Control
The concept In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the backup camera, can be switched on. PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind ...See also:
Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
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Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil
be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you s ...
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress
the brake pedal with firm steady pressure,
but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate
to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehic ...