BMW 5 Series: 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. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Switching off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Interrupting manually
When active, press the button on
the
steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
Interrupting automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
- When the driver applies the brakes.
- When selector lever position D is disengaged.
- Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
- If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.
- If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's
door is opened while the vehicle is standing
still.
- If the system has not detected objects for an
extended period, for instance on a road with
very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.
- If the detection range of the radar is impaired,
for instance by dirt or heavy fog.
- After a longer stationary period when the vehicle
has been braked to a stop by the system.
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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
s
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
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.
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Map
Opening the map
The map can be accessed directly
with the
button on the Controller.
Overview
General information
The map can be used via iDrive.
Basic entry explanation, refer to the Owner's
Manual for the vehicle.
Map view
With operation via touchscreen: change map
view
Status field
Op
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are operated
using the same switch.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closi