BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Driving

Controls

Selecting distance

Press downward:
Increase distance.

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.

Deactivating cruise control

Press the lever upward or downward, arrow

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

When the brakes are applied.

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

When the manual transmission is shifted
very slowly or shifted into neutral.

When the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved into the neutral position.

When the selector lever of the Sports auto-
matic transmission with double clutch is
moved into the neutral position.

When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated.

When Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
deactivated.

When DSC or ABS is intervening.

The system does not recognize any objects
for a longer time, e.g. on infrequently trav-
eled roads without a shoulder or guard rails,
or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt,
refer to page

The parking brake is engaged.

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

maneuver as necessary; otherwise, there is a
risk of accidents.

Distance 1

Distance 2

Distance 3

Distance 4
This is always the preset dis-
tance when you use the system
for the first time after starting the
engine.