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EnglishDriving comfort -> Cruise control for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Driving comfort
Controls
Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's
series, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
Cruise control
The concept
The system maintains a preset speed via the
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
is insufficient.
Switching on
Press button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
The cruise control can be used.
Switch off
Deactivated or interrupted system
Hints
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, e.g.:
Press button on the steering wheel.
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On winding roads.
In heavy traffic.
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If active: press twice.
If interrupted: press once.
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
Controls
Overview
The system is automatically interrupted if:
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The brakes are applied.
Press but‐
ton
Function
Selector lever position D is disengaged.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.
Cruise control on/off, interrupt,
refer to page 149
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DSC is actively controlling stability.
HDC is activated.
Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 150
When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.
Resume speed, refer to
page 150
rocker switch:
Maintain, store, change speed,
refer to page 150
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Controls
Driving comfort
increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/
km/
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hints
Adjusting the desired speed
Modify desired speed to road conditions
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
there is the risk of an accident.◀
The maximum speed that can be set de‐
pends on the vehicle.
Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐
celerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator pedal.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press button.
Or:
After the rocker switch is released, the ve‐
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Resuming the desired speed
Press button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐
terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
This is displayed, refer to page 150, in the
speedometer and briefly in the instrument
cluster.
Desired speed
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned
on if needed.
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The marking lights up green:
the system is active.
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The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.
Changing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
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The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly
to the mark for the desired speed.
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
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Driving comfort
Controls
Brief status display
Hints
Selected desired speed.
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements are currently not ready for
operations.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Displays in the Head-up Display
Some system information can also be dis‐
played in the Head-up Display.
Avoid driving fast with PDC
Avoid approaching an object too fast.
Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐
tive.
PDC Park Distance Control
The concept
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
PDC is a support when parking. When you
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐
ble - then the object is reported through:
Overview
With front PDC: button in vehicle
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Signal tones.
Visual display.
General information
Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure
the distances from objects.
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
PDC Park Distance Control
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.
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By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
To ensure full functionality:
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
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Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,
bicycle racks.
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
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