Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control
Switching on
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
light up and the marking in the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or interrupted, actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.
If switching off the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Press the button.
- If active: press twice.
- If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed and distance are deleted.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
- The brakes are applied.
- The clutch pedal is depressed.
- Transmission position D is disengaged.
- DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated.
- DSC is actively controlling stability.
- The safety belt and the driver's door are opened when the vehicle is standing.
- The system has not detected objects for an extended period, e.g., on a road with very little traffic without road edge line markings.
- Radar sensor is soiled.
See also:
Determining the load limit
Determining the load limit
1. Locate the following statement on your vehicle’s
placard:
▷ The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, d ...
Service contract
After your contract with BMW Assist has expired,
the BMW Assist system can be deactivated
by the service center without you
having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency ...
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following
conditions:
▷ Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.
▷ Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the ...
