BMW 525i Owner's Manual page 63

4 Resume to stored desired speed
and distance setting
Press button 4:
The displays appear in the instrument clus-
ter. The system is reactivated and uses the
last stored desired speed and distance set-
ting.
4 Fine adjustment of desired speed
In the activated state, the desired speed
increases by 1 mph/1 km/h each time but-
ton 4 is pressed briefly.
5 Select distance
You can choose from four distance steps.
Rotary switch downward:
>
Increase distance
Rotary switch upward:
>
Decrease distance.
Things to know about active cruise control
As with conventional cruise control
systems, active cruise control in no
way diminishes or substitutes for the
driver's own personal responsibility, alert-
ness and awareness in adjusting speed,
braking or otherwise controlling the vehi-
cle. The driver should decide when to use
the system on the basis of road, traffic,
The selected distance is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
road conditions, traffic, applicable laws
and driving recommendations for safe fol-
lowing
visibility, and weather conditions. Active
cruise control is intended for use on high-
way-type roadways where traffic is moving
relatively smoothly. Do not use this system
in city driving; heavy traffic such as during
rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slip-
pery roads or roads with sharp curves such
as highway off-ramps; during inclement
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Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
This distance is always set
when the system is used for the
first time after starting the
engine.
Distance 4
Use good judgment to select the
appropriate following distance given
distance.<
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