BMW X5 - Manual (Page 73)

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Overview
Controls
Maintenance
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Data
Index
Cruise control*
Decelerating
Briefly press button – :
When cruise control is active, every
brief touch of the button reduces the
speed by approx. 0.6 mph/1 km/h.
Press and hold button – :
With the cruise control active, the sys-
tem automatically reduces the throttle
opening to slow the vehicle. When you
release the button, the system main-
tains and stores the current speed.
Interrupting the cruise control
When the system is activated, press the
button. The indicator lamp stays on.
You can use the cruise control again
whenever required by calling up the
speed that was stored last.
In addition, cruise control is interrupted
automatically
> When you apply pressure to the
brake pedal
> When you apply pressure to the
clutch pedal or when you move the
automatic transmission selector lever
from Drive to Neutral
> If you exceed or fall below the con-
trolled speed for an extended period,
by depressing the accelerator, for
example.
Recalling the stored setting
Press button:
The vehicle accelerates to and main-
tains the last speed stored.
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