Controls and features -> Rear window defroster for your BMW 7 Series 2001-2007
74nRear window defroster
Cruise control
To store and maintain speed
or to accelerate
Press button 1 briefly:
The system records and maintains the
current vehicle speed. Every time you
tap the button, the speed increases by
approx. 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
Press and hold button 1:
The vehicle accelerates without pres-
sure on the accelerator pedal. When
you release the button, the system
records and maintains the current
speed.
To activate
You can store and automatically main-
tain any desired vehicle speed above
approx. 20 mph (30 km/h).
Press the button: The rear window de-
froster continues high-output operation
for as long as the indicator lamp re-
mains on (rapid thaw).
If, on a downhill gradient, the en-
gine braking effect is not suffi-
cient, the controlled speed can be ex-
ceeded. Speed may not be maintained
on uphill grades if the engine output is
insufficient.<
To activate the system
In ignition key positions 1 and 2:
Press button 4, the indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on. You can
now use the cruise control.
After the indicator lamp goes out, the
defroster continues operating at re-
duced power for a limited period before
deactivating automatically.
To deactivate
If the indicator lamp is on, press the
button.
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