2008 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 71
2008 BMW 7 Series Manual
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Deactivating system > Press the lever up or down, arrow 3 for approx. 3 seconds > or switch off the ignition. The stored speed 5 is deleted, however the stored marks 6 are retained. when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears as needed. This setting is also maintained on steep stretches, but the vehicle speed can fall below this on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient to maintain speed. Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning system.< Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from conventional cruise control systems to which you may be accustomed, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the information contained in the Things to know about active cruise control section beginning on page 72.< Active cruise control* The concept With active cruise control you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance setting as slower traffic is encountered. Active cruise control represents a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on highways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Especially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly. In addition to maintaining a steady cruising speed, if you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active cruise control will, within the scope of given possibilities, adjust your vehicle's speed automatically, permitting you to flow with the traffic without having to frequently intervene. If, for example, while cruising at the selected speed, you begin to approach a slower vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, the system will reduce your vehicle's speed to the same as that of the vehicle ahead to maintain your selected following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. You can vary the distance, which is additionally speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automatically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehicle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to signal a following driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for the vehicle to downshift to maintain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or Brake pedal feel > When the system brakes and you also depress the brake pedal, a somewhat different braking feeling results. > Any noises produced during automatic braking are normal. Applications 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 off-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. Adapt the 69 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance