BMW 328i Coupe 2011 User Manual

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Braking sensation

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If you step on the brake pedal while the sys-
tem is braking, pedal sensation will be
slightly different from the usual.

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Possible noises during automatic braking
are normal.

Manual transmission

You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. The system is deactivated when you
drive at very low engine speeds for an extended
period.

Range of applications

The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or
30 km/h, the maximum desired speed is
110 mph or 180 km/h.

As with conventional cruise control sys-
tems, active cruise control in no way

diminishes or substitutes for the driver’s own
personal responsibility, alertness and aware-
ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise
controlling the vehicle. The driver should
decide when to use the system on the basis of
road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions.
Active cruise control is intended for use on
highway-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, slippery roads or
roads with sharp curves such as highway off-
ramps; during inclement weather such as snow,
strong rain or fog; or when entering inter-
changes, service/parking areas or toll booths.
It is also important to regulate your vehicle's
speed and distance setting within applicable
legal limits. Always be ready to take action or
apply the brakes if necessary, especially when
the system is actively following a vehicle in front
of you. Otherwise, driving situations could
result that pose the risk of accidents.

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One lever for all functions

1 Store and increase desired speed
2 Store and decrease desired speed
3 Deactivate system, refer to page

66

4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-

tance, refer to page

67

5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,

refer to page

66

Storing current speed

Briefly push lever, arrow

1, or pull lever, arrow 2,

at a driving speed of more than approx. 20 mph
or 30 km/h.

The car's current speed is stored. It is displayed
on the speedometer and briefly in the instru-
ment cluster.

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