2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 75

Increasing desired speed Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is displayed. The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road. > Each time the lever is tapped to the resistance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h. > Each time the lever is tapped beyond the resistance point, the desired speed increases to the next fives position in the mph speedometer display or the next tens position in the km/h speedometer display. One lever for all functions 1 2 3 4 Storing and increasing desired speed Storing and reducing desired speed Interrupting, refer to page 74, or deactivating system, refer to page 75 Activating stored desired speed and distance, refer to page 74, or driving off, refer to While stopped, page 74 Selecting distance to vehicle driving ahead, refer to page 73 Reducing desired speed Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. These functions are operated in the same manner as increasing your desired speed. 5 Selecting distance Storing current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or briefly pull it, arrow 2. 73 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference > Briefly press rocker switch downward: Increase distance. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips The minimum initial activation speed is 20 mph/ 30 km/h, and the maximum speed is 110 mph/ 180 km/h. However, you can also activate the system while stopped, refer to While stopped, page 74. The system stores the current vehicle speed. It is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. Controls as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering interchanges, service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving conditions can result which lead to a violation of the law or elevated risk of an accident. At a glance