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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