BMW 525i Owner's Manual page 73

Selecting distance
>
Downward:
Increase distance.
> Upward:
Decrease distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
This distance is set when the sys-
tem is used for the first time after
starting the engine.
Distance 4
Use good judgment to select the appro-
priate following distance given road con-
ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec-
ommendations for a safe following
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Deactivating system
Press the lever up or down. The displays in the
instrument cluster disappear.
You also deactivate the system when you
brake, shift very slowly or into neutral, or
engage selector lever position N. In addition,
the system is deactivated automatically:
> When you activate DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
> When you deactivate DSC Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control
>
When the system does not recognize any
objects for a longer time, e.g. on infre-
quently traveled roads without a shoulder or
guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered
with dirt, refer to page
> When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph/30 km/h due to a traffic situation
The system deactivates automatically
when the speed is set to below 20 mph/
30 km/h. A signal sounds and a message
appears on the Control Display. The active
intervention of the driver is required, otherwise
accidents can
Resuming stored desired speed and
distance
Press button 4.
distance.<
The displays appear in the instrument cluster.
When you switch off the ignition, the stored
desired speed is deleted.
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