Continuing cruise control
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.
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed. The difference
between the current speed and the stored
speed should be as little as possible.
Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 211.
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 of 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.
Adjusting the distance
1.
To set the distance, go through the
menu as follows via iDrive: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Driver
Assistance" / "Driving" / "Distance
control" / "Distance".
2.
Select the desired setting.
Automatic adaptation of the distance
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, Distance Control can be con-
Driver assistance systems
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figured to automatically adjust the distance to
the preceding vehicle within the set distance.
The system analyzes the traffic situation and
ambient conditions, e.g., poor visibility.
To have the distance adjusted automatically,
go through the menu as follows via iDrive:
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /
"Driver Assistance" / "Driving" / "Distance
control" / "Situational distance control".
Changing between Cruise Control
with/without Distance Control
Safety information
Warning
The system does not react to traffic driv-
ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the
stored speed. There may be a risk of acci-
dents or risk of damage to property. Adjust
the set speed to the traffic conditions and
brake as needed.
Changing over the Cruise Control mode
To switch between Cruise Control with and
without Distance Control, go through the menu
as follows via iDrive: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /
"Driving settings" / "Driver Assistance" /
"Driving" / "Distance control" / "Switch to
Cruise Control".
The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked.
Displays in the instrument cluster
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Distance
Control displays on the instrument cluster may
vary.
Display in the speedometer
The mark on the speedometer indicates the
Cruise Control status.
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