2007 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 74
2007 BMW 7 Series Manual
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Driving If the display ACC --- mph/ACC --- km/h appears briefly in the speedometer, then conditions required for operation may not currently be fulfilled. Retrieving Check Control messages, refer to page 81.< Radar sensor Warning lamps The display flashes and a chime sounds. The system asks you to intervene by braking or with an evasive maneuver. The active cruise control cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle driving ahead. The display does not relieve you of the responsibility for adapting desired speed and driving style to traffic conditions. Automatic intervention by ABS or DSC. The active cruise control intervenes by braking until you actively intervene. Heavy rain and also dirt, snow, or ice can limit the detection of vehicles ahead. If needed, clean the radar sensor under the front bumper. When doing so, be particularly careful in removing layers of snow and ice. If the sensor is not aligned properly, the active cruise control cannot be activated. Things to know about active cruise control As with conventional cruise control systems, active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own personal responsibility, alertness, and awareness in adjusting speed, braking, or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off72 ramps; during inclement weather such 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.< Always remember that the range and ability of the system do have physical limitations. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehicle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG