BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Adopting the detected speed
limit automatically
In automatic mode, a detected speed limit is au‐
tomatically adopted for Cruise Control.
Press the button to switch back to the
last value set.
Adopting the detected speed
limit manually
In manual mode, a detected speed limit can be
manually adopted for Cruise Control.
As soon as the SET symbol lights up,
press the button.
Adjusting to the route
Principle
The system can be set so as to adapt the speed
automatically to the route.
For example, the speed is reduced in the
following situations if necessary:
▷ Before turning off.
▷ Before a roundabout.
▷ Before a bend.
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver assistance"
4. "Driving"
5. "Speed Assistant"
6. "Adjust to route details"
Setting the speed adjustment
It is possible to set whether the speed limit
should be accepted exactly, or with a tolerance
of –15 km/h, –10 mph to +15 km/h, +10 mph.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver assistance"
4. "Driving"
5. "Speed Assistant"
6. "Adjust speed limits"
7. Confirm the desired setting.
System limits
Speed Limit Assist based on the Speed Limit
Info system.
Take into account the Speed Limit Info system
limits, see page
157 .
Depending on the country, displayed speed lim‐
its may not be available for acceptance, or only
available with restrictions, for example with speed
information from the navigation system.
Cruise Control without distance control: depend‐
ing on the system, it may not be possible to
adopt speed limits automatically.
Speed limits that are ahead may only be adopted
for Active Cruise Control.
Automatic speed adopting and route control are
only available in a few countries.
Steering and lane control
assistant
Principle
The system helps the driver keep the vehicle in
lane. To do this, the system assists by perform‐
ing steering movements, for example when cor‐
nering.
General
The system detects the position of the lane
markings and the vehicle driving in front using
five radar sensors and a camera.
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