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Reduce distance – BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual

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Speed differences
Large differences in speed relative to

other vehicles cannot be compensated by the
system for example in the following situations:

When quickly approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.

When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.

When stationary objects are approached at
speed.◀

Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.

Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.

Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.

Distance

Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐

fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀

Reduce distance

Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.

The selected distance, refer to page

140

, is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

Increase distance

Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.

The selected distance, refer to page

140

, is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

With Congestion Assistant: adjust

distance

Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.

Calling up the desired speed and

distance

While driving

Press the button with the system
switched on.

In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:

When the system is switched off.

When the ignition is switched off.

While standing

Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and apply the parking brake. Other‐
wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill.

Green marking in the speedometer:

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