BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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▷ Red: system is deactivated.
The steering wheel displays can be configured if
required.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver assistance"
4. "Driving"
5. "Steering Assistance"
6. Confirm the desired setting.
Displays in the Head-Up Display
All the system information can also be displayed
in the Head-Up Display.
Lane change assistant
Principle
The system provides the driver with additional
support when changing lanes on multi-lane
roads.
Operating requirements
▷ Operating requirements of the steering and
lane control assistant are met, see page
234 .
▷ Depending on country specifications: driving
on a road without pedestrians or cyclists and
with physical barriers to oncoming vehicles,
such as crash barriers.
▷ Lane marking detected.
▷ Maximum speed 180 km/h, approx. 110 mph.
▷ The minimum speed is country-specific.
Switching the function on/off
Lane change assistance can be switched on/off.
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Driver assistance"
4. "Driving"
5. "Steering Assistance"
6. "Lane Change Assistant"
Changing lanes
1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits a lane
change.
2. Push and hold the turn indicator lever, see
page
135 , in the desired direction as far as
the resistance point to indicate briefly.
After a short period, steering assistance in
the desired direction is noticeable.
After the lane change, the system helps the
driver keep the vehicle in lane.
Cancelling a lane change
If the turn indicator lever is released too soon, the
system helps the driver to keep in the original
lane.
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