BMW 5 Series: Displays in the instrument cluster - Cruise control - Driving comfort - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator lamp

equipped, Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster indicates whether the system is switched on.

Desired speed

green: the system is active. ▷ 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

If --- appears briefly on the display for Check 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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    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 ...