BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 216

CONTROLS
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the speed limit
changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on
the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph
on the mph display in the speedometer.
If the set speed limit has been reached or unin‐
tentionally exceeded, for example when driving
downhill, there is no active brake intervention.
If you set a speed limit while driving which is be‐
low the current speed, the vehicle coasts down
to the set speed limit.
Vehicles with Active Cruise Control ACC and
Speed Limit Assist, see page 226: a change in
the speed limit detected by Speed Limit Assist
can be adopted for the Speed Limiter as a new
speed limit.
Exceeding the speed limit
The system gives a warning if the travelling
speed exceeds the set speed limit.
You can intentionally exceed the speed limit.
There is no warning in such a case.
To exceed the set speed limit intentionally, fully
depress the accelerator pedal.
The limit automatically becomes active again as
soon as the current speed falls below the set
speed limit.
Warning when the speed limit is
exceeded
Visual warning
If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐
tor lamp in the instrument cluster flashes
for as long as you exceed the set speed
limit.
Acoustic warning
▷ A signal sounds if you inadvertently exceed
the set speed limit.
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▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the
driven speed during the journey, the warning
sounds after a little time.
▷ If you intentionally exceed the speed limit by
fully pressing the accelerator pedal, no warn‐
ing is given.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Display in the speedometer
▷ Green marker: system is ac‐
tive.
▷ Orange/white marker: system
is interrupted.
▷ No marker: system is switched
off.
Indicator lamp
▷ If the indicator lamp is illuminated: the
system is switched on.
▷ If the indicator lamp is flashing: set
speed limit is exceeded.
▷ Grey indicator lamp: the system is interrup‐
ted.
Status display
The display of the set speed limit is hid‐
den after a short time.
Cruise Control
Principle
This system allows a desired speed to be set us‐
ing the buttons on the steering wheel. The de‐
sired speed is then maintained by the system.
To do this, the system automatically accelerates
and brakes the vehicle as necessary.