BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 206

CONTROLS
Indicator light
▷ Green indicator light: the system is
active.
▷ Grey indicator light: the system is
interrupted.
▷ No indicator light: the system is switched
off.
Displays in the Head-up display
Some information from the system can also be
shown in the Head-up display.
The icon is displayed when the selec-
ted set speed has been reached.
System limits
The set speed is also maintained when driving
downhill. The vehicle may not achieve the set
speed on uphill gradients if there is not enough
drive power.
In ECO PRO drive mode, it is possible that the
vehicle will drive faster or slower than the set
speed setting in some situations, for example
on downhill or uphill gradients.
Active Cruise Control with
distance control
Principle
Active Cruise Control allows the driver to spec-
ify a set speed and a desired distance from
the vehicle in front, using the buttons on the
steering wheel.
General
When the road ahead is clear, the system
maintains the set speed. The vehicle acceler-
ates or brakes automatically.
If there is a vehicle driving in front, the sys-
tem adapts the speed of your vehicle in order
to maintain the set distance from the vehicle
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ahead. The speed is adapted as far as the
given situation allows.
The distance can be set in several stages and
for safety reasons is dependent on the respec-
tive speed.
If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and
drives off again shortly afterwards, the system
is able to comprehend this as far as given con-
ditions allow.
Otherwise, drive off yourself, for example by
pressing the accelerator pedal or rocker switch
on the steering wheel.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the charac-
teristics of Cruise Control may change in cer-
tain areas, for example acceleration in ECO
PRO drive mode is less pronounced.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per-
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-
tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot
respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be
ready to take over steering and braking at
any time, and actively intervene if the situa-
tion warrants it.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and
roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi-
cle is secured against rolling away: