BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual
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Driving
Controls
Selecting distance
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Press downward:
Increase distance.
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Press upward:
Decrease distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
Use good judgment to select the appro-
priate following distance given road con-
ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec-
ommendations for safe following distance.
Otherwise, an accident risk could result.
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Deactivating cruise control
Press the lever upward or downward, arrow
3.
The displays on the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
vated:
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When the brakes are applied.
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The speed is reduced to below 20 mph or
30 km/h due to a traffic situation.
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When the manual transmission is shifted
very slowly or shifted into neutral.
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When the automatic transmission selector
lever is moved into the neutral position.
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When the selector lever of the Sports auto-
matic transmission with double clutch is
moved into the neutral position.
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When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated.
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When Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
deactivated.
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When DSC or ABS is intervening.
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The system does not recognize any objects
for a longer time, e.g. on infrequently trav-
eled roads without a shoulder or guard rails,
or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt,
refer to page
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The parking brake is engaged.
When the system is deactivated, you
must brake the vehicle yourself and/or
maneuver as necessary; otherwise, there is a
risk of accidents.
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Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4
This is always the preset dis-
tance when you use the system
for the first time after starting the
engine.
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