BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2014 - Manual (Page 146)

Displays in the instrument cluster
Symbol Description
Congestion Assistant and Distance
Control on standby.
Congestion Assistant on standby.
Distance control controls within the
set distance.
Congestion Assistant activated.
The system controls the speed and
assists with maintaining the lane.
Rolling bars: speed is no longer in‐
creased by the congestion assistant
at 25 mph/40 km/h. When the
speed is increased by the driver, the
system does not perform any more
steering movements.
Red flashing and signal tone: con‐
gestion Assistant is interrupted.
The system does not carry out a
steering movement. ACC exercises
control.
System limits
When driving within narrow driving lanes, e.g.,
in construction zones or rescue lanes, the sys‐
tem cannot be activated or meaningfully used.
Limited detection capacity
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity, you should be alert at all times so that
you can intervene if necessary; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Complying with country-specific laws
When the Congestion Assistant is used,
observe specific national laws.◀
Cruise control
The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the
control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, for instance:
▷ On curvy roads.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
General information
Depending on the set driving program, the
characteristics of the cruise control can
change in certain areas.
Controls
At a glance
Press the
button Function
Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page
147
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page
147
Resume speed, refer to
page
148
Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page
147
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