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BMW 335i Convertible 2009 User Manual

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Selecting distance

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Press downward:
Increase distance.

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Press upward:
Decrease distance.

The selected distance is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.

Use good judgment to select the appro-
priate following distance given road con-

ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec-
ommendations for safe following distance.
Otherwise, an accident risk could result.

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Deactivating cruise control

Press the lever upward or downward, arrow

3.

The displays on the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
vated:

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When you brake the vehicle

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When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation

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When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to neutral in cars with a manual transmis-
sion

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When you engage selector lever position N
in cars with an automatic transmission

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When you activate the DTC Dynamic Trac-
tion Control

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When you deactivate the DSC Dynamic
Stability Control

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When DSC or ABS is intervening

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When the system does not recognize any
objects for a longer period of time, e.g. on
infrequently traveled roads without a shoul-
der or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, refer to page

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When you apply the parking brake

When the system is deactivated, you
must brake the vehicle yourself and/or

maneuver as necessary, otherwise there is a
risk of accident.

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Warning lamp

The warning lamp comes on when
active cruise control has been auto-
matically deactivated due to a driving

speed below 20 mph or 30 km/h, an application
of the parking brake or a DSC intervention. A
message appears on the Control Display.

Distance 1

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4
This distance is always set when
the system is used for the first
time after starting the engine.

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