BMW 116d 2011, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or
downwards until the desired speed is set.
With the system active, the speed that is then
shown is set and will be achieved on a clear road.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed
lightly towards the resistance point, the de‐
sired speed is increased or decreased by
approximately 1 km/h, 1 mph.
▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐
yond the resistance point, the desired speed
is increased or decreased to the next multi‐
ple of 10 km/h on the speedometer display.
▷ Pressing the rocker switch until the resist‐
ance point is reached and holding acceler‐
ates or slows down the vehicle without
pressing the accelerator. The speed is main‐
tained after letting go of the rocker switch.
Pressing beyond the resistance point re‐
sults in greater vehicle acceleration.
Calling up the desired speed
Press the button.
The saved speed is regained and maintained.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp*
Depending on the equipment the indi‐
cator light in the instrument cluster
shows whether the system is switched
on.
Desired speed
▷ Marker illuminates green: the
system is active.
▷ Marker illuminates orange:
the system is interrupted.
▷ Marker does not illuminate:
the system is inactive.
Brief status display
Selected desired speed.
If the symbol appears in the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the condi‐
tions for operation may have not been met.
Park Distance Control, PDC*
Principle
In addition to the Park Distance Control, PDC,
the rear-view camera*, see page
103 , can be
activated.
PDC assists you with parking. Slowly approach‐
ing an object in front of* or behind your vehicle
is signalled by means of:
▷ Audible warning signals.
▷ Visual display.
Measurement
Ultrasonic sensors in each bumper measure the
distance.
The range is approximately 2 m, 6 ft.
An acoustic warning is only issued:
▷ From the front* sensors and the two rear
corner sensors at approximately 60 cm,
24 in.
▷ For the centre rear sensors at approximately
1.50 m, 5 ft.
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