BMW X1 - Page 216

Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 34.
Application range
Distance Control is best when used on well-
maintained roads.
The maximum speed that can be set is limited
and depends, for example, on the vehicle and
the vehicle equipment.
The system can also be activated when sta-
tionary.
Turning on Cruise Control with
distance control
Switch on Cruise Control with Distance Control
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
1.
To switch on Cruise Control with
Distance Control, press the on/off button on
the left side of the steering wheel.
2. If necessary, press the MODE but-
ton on the left side of the steering wheel re-
peatedly until Distance Control is selected.
Cruise control with distance control is active.
The current speed is maintained and stored as
desired speed.
The selected distance to a vehicle driving
ahead is maintained.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is
set to the current speed.
The driving mode changes or Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control activates when Distance Control is
switched on.
Adjusting the speed
The speed can be set with the buttons on the
steering wheel.
Additional information:
Cruise control, refer to page 211.
Interrupting Cruise control with
distance control automatically
Cruise Control with Distance Control is inter-
rupted automatically in the following situations,
for example:
▷ When braking manually.
▷ When selector lever position D is disen-
gaged.
▷ While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
▷ "SPORT PLUS": When the setting for en-
hanced driving dynamics is enabled.
▷ While Dynamic Stability Control regulates
driving stability.
▷ When the driver’s seat belt and driver’s
door are opened.
▷ If the system has not detected objects
for an extended period, for instance on a
road with very little traffic without curb or
shoulder markings.
▷ If the detection range of the radar is im-
paired, for instance by contamination or
heavy precipitation.
▷ After a longer stationary period when the
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the
system.
Turning the speed control system
off/interrupting
The speed control system can be turned off or
canceled automatically or manually.
Additional information:
Speed control systems, refer to page 209.
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