BMW SEDAN 5 Series Owner's Manual page 223

Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Warning
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or
called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐
ing situations:
Driver assistance systems
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▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.
▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.
▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
With Steering Assistant:
Cruise control on/off.
With Steering Assistant:
Select function.
Without Steering Assistant:
Cruise control on/off.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug‐
gested speed manually.
With Steering Assistant:
Interrupt cruise control.
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Without Steering Assistant:
Continue cruise control with the last
setting.
Without Steering Assistant:
Interrupt cruise control.
Increase the distance.
Switch distance control on/off.
CONTROLS
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