BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2014 - Manual (Page 145)

Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering
and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Press the button.
The indicator goes out. Stored desired speed
and distance are still kept by the ACC.
The system does not carry out a steering
movement.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷ At a speed above 25 mph/40 km/h.
▷ With only one detected lane marking.
▷ When you leave the limited access high‐
way.
▷ When the steering wheel is released.
▷ When you intervene in the steering.
▷ When you leave your own lane.
▷ When there is no vehicle ahead.
▷ When the turn signal is on.
▷ When the lane is too narrow.
Rolling bars:
Congestion assistant is no longer ac‐
celerating. To accelerate further, acti‐
vate ACC by briefly pressing the accelerator,
pressing the RES button or rocker switch.
Red flashing and signal tone:
Congestion Assistant is interrupted.
The system does not carry out a steer‐
ing movement. ACC exercises control.
If the system conditions are met, the system
reactivates automatically.
When you leave the approved road type, the
system is first interrupted and then shuts
down.
Distance
Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
Adjust distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving
ahead of you is shown.
Distance display
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
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