BMW 5 Series: Proactive Driving Assistant
The Proactive Driving Assistant indicates to the driver the ideal time to lift off the accelerator pedal for a reduction in consumption.
Relevant sections of road are:
- Intersections
- Bends
- Crossroads
- Roundabouts
- Entrances to towns
- Top speed limitations
- Highway exits
Operation of the Proactive Driving Assistant in the G30 requires the Active Driving Assistant Plus, optional equipment (OE 5AT).
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G30 Proactive Driving Assistant displays in the instrument cluster
An indicator in the instrument cluster or Head-Up Display (only with optional equipment OE 610) alerts the driver that he is on a section of road relevant for the Proactive Driving Assistant and gives him the option to react accordingly.
Operation
To use the proactive driving assistant, ECO PRO mode or ECO PRO+ mode must be activated via the driving experience switch.
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G30 Switch block with driving experience switch
The proactive driving assistant can be switched on and off in the ECO PRO configuration menu.
The reliability of the system depends on having the most current and accurate navigation data.
Limits of the system
The proactive driving assistant is not available in the following situations:
- Speeds below 31 mph (50 km/h)
- Temporary and variable top speed limitation, such as on building sites
- Quality of navigation data insufficient
- Cruise control active
Additional information may be found in the "G12 Driver Assistance Systems" reference manual.
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Displays in the instrument
cluster
Display in the speedometer
Green marking: system is
active,
the marking indicates the
desired speed.
Orange/white marking: system
is interrupted, the marking indicates
the stored speed.
No marking: system is switched off.
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The selected desired speed is
hidden after
a brief
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