2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW

Driving
Increasing desired speed
Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or
beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is displayed.
> Each time the lever is tapped to the resistance
point, the desired speed is increased
by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is
increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until
the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km/
h is achieved.
The speed then displayed is stored and
achieved on a clear road.
The selected distance is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Distance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
Decreasing desired speed
Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is
displayed.
The other functions work analogously to those
described under Increasing desired speed.
Selecting distance
Distance 4
This is always the preset distance
when you use the system
for the first time after starting the
engine.
Use good judgment to select the appropriate
following distance given road conditions,
traffic, applicable laws and driving recommendations
for safe following distance.
Otherwise, an accident risk could result.<
Deactivating cruise control
> Press downward:
Increase distance.
> Press upward:
Decrease distance.
Press the lever upward or downward, arrow 3.
The displays on the speedometer disappear.
In addition, the system is automatically deactivated:
> When you brake the vehicle
> When the speed is reduced to below
20 mph or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation
> When you switch gears very slowly or shift
to neutral in cars with manual transmission
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