BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID, Owner'S Manual

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switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Continuing cruise control
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, uninten‐
tional braking or accelerating may occur.
Press the button with the system inter‐
rupted.
Cruise control is continued with the stored val‐
ues.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷ When the system is switched off.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Display in the speedometer
▷ Green marking: system is ac‐
tive, the marking indicates the
desired speed.
▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐
rupted, the marking indicates
the stored speed.
▷ No marking: system is switched off.
Indicator light
▷ Indicator light green: system is active.
▷ Gray indicator light: the system has
been interrupted.
▷ No indicator light: system is switched off.
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be displayed
in the Head-up Display.
The symbol is displayed when the set
desired speed is reached.
System limits
The desired speed is also maintained downhill.
The speed may not be maintained on uphill
grades if the engine power is insufficient.
Depending on the driving mode, the vehicle may
exceed or drop below the set desired speed in
some situations; for instance, on downhill or up‐
hill grades.
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a dis‐
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes
automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The
speed is adjusted as far as the given situation al‐
lows.
General information
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper and
a camera on the interior mirror to detect vehicles
driving ahead of you.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the cruise
control settings can change under certain condi‐
tions. For instance, the acceleration can change
depending on the driving mode.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and
then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,
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