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EnglishDriver assistance systems -> Cruise Control for your BMW i5 2023-2025
Driver assistance systems
CONTROLS
Display in the instrument cluster
Safety information
Marking on speedometer
Warning
A mark for the set speed ap-
pears on the speedometer.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust driv-
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch the sur-
rounding traffic situation closely, be ready to
take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
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Green marking: system is ac-
tive.
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Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted.
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No marking: system is switched off.
Notifications
In addition to the respective indicator lights,
notifications are displayed for some functions.
Warning
The scope of notifications can be set.
The use of the system can lead to an in-
creased risk of accidents in the following sit-
uations, for instance:
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Driver Assistance"
5. "Driving"
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On winding roads.
With high traffic volume.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
6. "Notifications"
7. Select the desired setting.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Only use the system if driving at
constant speed is possible.
Cruise Control
Principle
Warning
With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad-
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the set speed. The sys-
tem accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
General information
The system can be activated starting at
20 mph/30 km/h.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the Cruise
Control settings can change under certain
conditions. For instance, the acceleration can
change depending on the driving mode.
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The driving mode changes or Dynamic Sta-
bility Control activates when cruise control is
switched on.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Turning the speed control system
off/interrupting
The speed control system can be turned off or
canceled automatically or manually.
Button Function
Turn last active speed control sys-
tem on/off.
Interrupt and continue speed control
systems.
Additional information:
Speed control systems, refer to page 221.
Select the desired speed control
system.
Adjusting the speed
Store current speed.
Store/maintain speed
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-
gested speed manually.
Press the rocker button up or down
once while the system is stopped.
Set speed.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the set
speed.
Turning on the Cruise Control
In vehicles with distance control: change the
mode of the Cruise Control to Cruise Control
without distance control.
The saved speed is shown on the speedome-
ter.
When the Speed Limit Assistant is not active,
the current speed can also be stored by press-
ing a button:
Additional information:
Distance Control, refer to page 225.
Press the button.
In vehicles without distance control: turn on the
Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering
wheel.
Changing the speed
Repeatedly press the rocker button up
or down until the desired speed is set.
1.
If necessary, press the button.
If active, the displayed speed is stored
and the vehicle reaches the stored speed
when the road is clear.
2.
If necessary, press the button re-
peatedly until the Cruise Control is selected.
The maximum speed that can be set depends
on the vehicle.
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
Press rocker button to resistance point and
hold: The vehicle accelerates or decelerates
without the accelerator pedal being pressed.
The indicator lights on the instrument cluster
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
After the rocker button is released, the vehicle
maintains the final speed achieved. Pressing
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the switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Marking on speedometer
Continuing cruise control
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Green marking: system is ac-
tive, the marking indicates
the desired speed.
At the stored speed
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Gray marking: system is in-
terrupted, the marking indi-
cates the stored speed.
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, or property damage. Adjust the
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate
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No marking: system is switched off.
Indicator light
Indicator light green: system is active.
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed. The difference
between the current speed and the stored
speed should be as little as possible.
Displays in the Head-up display
Depending on the equipment, some system
information can also be displayed in the Head-
up display.
Press the button with the system inter-
rupted.
System limits
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades
if the drive power is insufficient.
Cruise control is continued with the stored val-
ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
Depending on the driving mode, the vehicle
may exceed or drop below the set desired
speed in some situations; for instance, on
downhill or uphill grades.
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When the system is switched off.
When drive-ready state is switched off.
At the current speed
Do not use Cruise Control when towing.
Press the rocker button up or down to
continue cruise control at the current
speed.
Distance control
Principle
Speed Limit Assistant: at the
suggested speed
With the distance control, a distance to a vehi-
cle driving ahead can be adjusted in addition to
the Cruise Control.
When a speed is suggested, press the
button to accept the Cruise Control at
the suggested speed.
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