2010 BMW 550 Owner's Manual - Page 67

Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.< Cruise control* The concept The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering column. To maintain the specified speed, the system brakes if the engine braking effect is not sufficient on a downhill grade. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient. Do not use the cruise control under driving conditions that do not permit a constant speed, e.g., when driving on winding roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, lose road surface, and poor visibility. Otherwise you could loose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.< Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For this reason, keep it away from ignition sources and store only in the closed original container out of reach of children. Otherwise, there is the danger of bodily injury. Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers.< Filler neck for washer fluid Only add washer fluid with the engine cooled down to exclude contact with hot engine components. Otherwise there is a danger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.< One lever for all functions All washer nozzles are supplied from one reservoir. Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recommendations. In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.< 1 2 3 4 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed Maintaining speed, storing speed, and decelerating Interrupting and deactivating system Resuming stored speed Capacity Sedan: Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with headlamp washer system* approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters. Sports Wagon: approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters. Maintaining, storing and increasing speed Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1: The speed currently being driven is maintained and stored. The display 1 in the speedometer, see below, indicates this regulated speed. Every time you press the lever, the vehicle's speed increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h. Press lever to resistance point for a longer time: The vehicle accelerates without pressure on 65 Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance