2006 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 73
2006 BMW 7 Series Manual
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Selecting distance Deactivating cruise control > Knurled wheel up: To increase distance > Knurled wheel down: To decrease distance The selected distance is displayed in the speedometer. Distance 1 Press the lever up or down. The displays in the speedometer go out. In addition, the system is automatically deactivated: > when the speed is reduced to below 20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation > when DTC is activated or DSC is deactivated > when the system does not recognize any objects for an extended period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoulder or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 72 > when you actuate the parking brake during driving Distance 2 Distance 3 This distance is always set when the system is used for the first time after starting the engine. Distance 4 > when you shift the transmission into the N position If the system is deactivated, then it is necessary for the driver to actively intervene by braking and possibly swerving. Otherwise, there is the danger of an accident.< Background lighting You can switch off the backlighting of the speedometer and tachometer when the system is deactivated if no other functions are being displayed, e.g. the pre-warning field in the tachometer, refer to page 75, or the route guidance of the navigation system. To do so, press the lever up or down for approx. 1 second. 71 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Use good judgment to select the appropriate following distance given road conditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe following distance. Otherwise, a violation of the law or the danger of an accident could result.< Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance