BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 212

CONTROLS
conditions. For instance, the acceleration can
change depending on the driving mode.
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 system, it cannot independently react
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation
closely, be ready to take over steering and
braking at any time, and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Warning
The use of the system can lead to an in-
creased risk of accidents in the following sit-
uations, for instance:
▷ On winding roads.
▷ With high traffic volume.
▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet
conditions, or on a loose road surface.
There may be a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Only use the system if
driving at constant speed is possible.
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 surrounding traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.
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Driver assistance systems
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Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Turn last active speed control sys-
tem on/off.
Interrupt and continue speed control
systems.
Select the desired speed control
system.
Store current speed.
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-
gested speed manually.
Set speed.
Turning on the Cruise Control
Cruise Control can be switched on as follows:
For vehicles equipped with Distance Control:
Change the Cruise Control mode to Cruise
Control without Distance Control.
In vehicles without distance control: turn on the
Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering
wheel.
1. To switch on Cruise Control, press
the on/off button on the left side of the
steering wheel.
2. To switch on Cruise Control, press
the MODE button on the left side of the
steering wheel repeatedly until Cruise Con-
trol is selected.
Cruise control is active. The current speed is
maintained and stored as desired speed.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is
set to the current speed.