BMW 5 Series: Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
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Cruise control on/off
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Store/maintain speed
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Pause cruise control / Continue
cruise control with the last
setting
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Without steering and traffic
jam assistant:
Increase the distance
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Without steering and traffic
jam assistant:
Reduce distance
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With steering and traffic jam
assistant:
Adjust distance
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Rocker switch:
Set speed
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With steering and traffic jam
assistant:
Steering and traffic jam assistant on/
off
Radar sensor
The radar sensor is located in the front bumper.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Area of application
The system is best used on well-constructed roads. The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set is limited and, e.g., depends on the vehicle and the vehicle equipment version.
Higher speeds can be selected if the system is switched to cruise control without distance control.
The system can also be activated when stationary.
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Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light
up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control is active. T
Setting the speed
Maintaining and storing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
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Adjusting the distance
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking can be late. There may be a risk
of accident or risk of damage
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General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the vehicle.
Electronic control units process data they
receive from vehicle sensors, self-generate or
exchange with each other. Some control units
are necessary for the vehicle to function safely or
provide assistance during driving, for instance
driver
Adaptive chassis
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle motion
when using a dynamic driving style or traveling
on uneven road surfaces.
General information
This enhances the driving dynamics and driving
comfort depending on the road surface condition
and driving style.
Tuning
The system offers several diffe
