Cruise Control - BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual

Controls
Symbol Description
Rolling bars while the vehicle is in
motion: speed is no longer in‐
creased by the queue assistant at
60 km/h/35 mph.
When the speed is increased by de‐
pressing the accelerator pedal,
pressing the RES button or the
rocker switch, the system does not
perform any more steering move‐
ments.
Flashing red and signal tone: queue
assistant is interrupted. The system
does not make any steering move‐
ment. ACC controls.
Displays on the Head-Up Display
Some information from the system can also be
shown on Head-Up Display.
System limits
Narrow lanes
The system cannot be activated or used sensi‐
bly when driving in narrow lanes.
Do not use the system in the following situa‐
tions:
▷ In roadworks.
▷ When establishing emergency lanes.
Weather
In unfavourable weather or light conditions, for
example during rain, snow, slush, fog or on‐
coming glare, detection of vehicles may deteri‐
orate and there may be brief interruptions of al‐
ready detected vehicles. Pay attention when
driving and respond to the prevailing traffic
conditions. If necessary, intervene actively, e.g.
by braking, steering or manoeuvring.
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Cruise Control

Principle
System keeps to speed set using buttons on
steering wheel. On downhill gradients, the sys‐
tem will brake the vehicle if the braking action
of the engine alone is insufficient.
General
Characteristics of Cruise Control may change
in certain areas depending on vehicle setting.
Information
WARNING
Using the system in the following situa‐
tions can lead to an increased danger of acci‐
dent:
▷ On stretches with many corners and
bends.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ If the road is icy, if there is fog, snow, rain
or a loose road surface.
Danger of accident or damage to property.
Only use the system if it is possible to drive at
a constant speed.◀
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press the Function
button
Cruise Control on, off, inter‐
rupt, see page 147.
Resume speed, see
page 148.
Rocker switch: change, hold
or set speed, see page 147.