BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 224

CONTROLS
Turning on Cruise Control with
distance control
1. If necessary, press the button.
2. If necessary, press the button re-
peatedly until distance control is selected.
Cruise control with distance control is active.
The current speed is maintained and stored as
desired speed.
The selected distance to a vehicle driving
ahead is maintained.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
The driving mode changes or Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control activates when Distance Control is
switched on.
Adjusting the speed
The speed can be set with the buttons on the
steering wheel.
Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 219.
Interrupting Cruise control with
distance control automatically
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations, for example:
▷ When braking manually.
▷ Selector lever position D is disengaged.
▷ While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
▷ While Dynamic Traction Control is acti-
vated.
▷ While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
▷ Driver's seat belt and driver's door are
opened.
▷ The system has not detected objects for
an extended period, for instance on a
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road with very little traffic without curb or
shoulder markings.
▷ The detection range of the radar is im-
paired, for instance by contamination or
heavy precipitation.
▷ After a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the
system.
Turning the speed control system
off/interrupting
The speed control system can be turned off or
canceled automatically or manually.
Additional information:
Speed control systems, refer to page 217.
Continuing cruise control
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large be-
fore calling up the stored speed. Otherwise,
unwanted vehicle deceleration or acceleration
may occur.
Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 219.
Distance
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver's personal judgment. Due to the
system limits, deceleration can be late. There
may be a risk of accidents or risk of dam-
age to property. Be aware to the surround-
ing traffic situation at all times. Adjust the
distance to the traffic and weather conditions
and maintain the prescribed safety distance,
possibly by braking.