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
...
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Scan
The function automatically searches the current waveband for radio stations.
When a station is found, it is played for several seconds before scanning is resumed.
While the station is playing it c ...
Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a fla ...
Setting a speed
WARNING
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to
a value that the prevailing road co ...