BMW 5 Series: Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
▷ The marking lights up in
green: the system is active.
▷ The marking lights up in orange:
the system has been
interrupted.
▷ The marking does not light up: the system is
switched off.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages, it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you is shown.
Indicator/warning lamps
Personal responsibility
The indicator and warning lamps do not
relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt
his or her desired driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped,
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
The vehicle symbol lights up in
orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.
The vehicle symbol flashes
orange:
The conditions are not adequate for operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively assume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator.
The vehicle symbol flashes red
and an
acoustic signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive maneuver.
Calling up the desired speed and
distance
While driving
Press the button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷ When the system is switched off.
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System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the system
on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
The system can al ...
See also:
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
: Airbag Readiness Light
: Air Conditioning
...
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases
the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Trunk lid.
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Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes
in the cargo area
Securing cargo
▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with r ...
