BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 217

General
Characteristics of Cruise Control may change in
certain areas depending on vehicle setting.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
Using the system in the following situations
may increase the risk of an accident, for exam‐
ple:
▷ On stretches of road with many corners
and bends.
▷ In heavy traffic.
▷ If the road is icy, if there is fog or snow, if
conditions are wet or on a loose road sur‐
face.
There is a danger of accidents or damage to
property. Only use the system if it is possible to
drive at a constant speed.
WARNING
The desired speed can be inadvertently set or
called up incorrectly. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.
Driver Assistance Systems
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Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Cruise Control on/off, see page 217.
To interrupt Cruise Control, see
page 217.
To resume Cruise Control with last
setting, see page 218.
Rocker switch:
To set the speed, see page 218.
Switching Cruise Control on/off
Switching on
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐
ment cluster and the speedometer marker is set
to the current speed.
Cruise Control is active. The driven speed is
maintained and stored as the desired speed.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
Switching off
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The displays turn off. The saved desired speed is
deleted.
Interrupts Cruise Control
Interrupting manually
Press the button while the system is ac‐
tivated.
CONTROLS
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