BMW 5 Series: Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a distance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle accelerates or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The speed is adjusted as far as the given situation allows.
General information
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper and a camera on the interior mirror to detect vehicles driving ahead of you.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise control settings may change under certain conditions.
For instance, acceleration can change depending on the driving mode.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and then proceeds to drive again within a brief period, the system is able to detect this within the given system limits.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:
- Set the parking brake.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, for instance with a wheel chock.
Warning
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted or called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust the desired speed to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
Risk of accident due to too high speed differences to other vehicles, for instance in the following situations:
- When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle.
- Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.
- When fast approaching standing vehicles.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
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Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Cruise control on/off
Store/maintain speed
Pause cruise control / Continue
cruise control with the last
setting
Without steering and traffic
jam assistant:
Increase
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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Displays in the instrument
cluster
Gray steering wheel symbol:
The system is on standby.
Green steering wheel
symbol:
The system is activated.
Yellow steering wheel symbol
and a signal sounds, if applicable:
System interruption is imminent.
Green steering wheel symbol
and lane marking symbol:
The system supports the driv
Warning function
Light in the exterior mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching
from behind.
Acute warning
If the turn signal is switched on while a vehicle is
in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light
