BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 222

CONTROLS
▷ If the system has not detected any objects for
an extended period of time, for example on
roads with little traffic and without defined
boundaries.
▷ If the detection zone of the radar is disrupted,
for example, due to contamination or heavy
rainfall.
▷ After an extended stationary period, if the ve‐
hicle was decelerated to a standstill by the
system.
Setting the speed
Maintaining and saving the speed
While the system is interrupted, press the rocker
switch up or down once.
If the system is switched on, the current speed is
maintained and saved as the desired speed.
The saved speed is displayed in the speedome‐
ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, see
page 223.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if
necessary.
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Changing the speed
Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or
downwards until the desired speed is set.
If the system is active, the displayed speed is
stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed
when the road is clear.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed is in‐
creased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired speed
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.
Hold the rocker switch in one position to repeat
the action.
Adjusting the distance
General
The distance setting is saved for the currently
used driver profile.
Safety note
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility. Braking may be performed
too late because of system limitations. There is
a danger of accidents or damage to property.
Observe the traffic conditions attentively at all
times. Adapt the distance to traffic and weather