How to Use BMW's Cruise Control?
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The following is an introduction to the use of BMW's cruise control: 1. The BMW cruise control switch is located on the left side of the steering wheel: The I/0 button is used to turn the cruise control on or off. Press the I/0 button to activate the function, and the central control screen will display that the cruise system is ready. When driving reaches the desired speed, press the "SET" button to set the vehicle to the current cruising speed, and release the accelerator pedal to achieve cruise control. 2. To adjust the speed, you can use the lever: push up to accelerate; push down to decelerate. Press the brake pedal or clutch pedal to cancel the cruise system, and press the "RES" button to resume the previous speed. Press the I/0 button again to cancel the cruise control. Here is some additional information about cruise control: 1. The cruise system can effectively reduce driver fatigue, and the vehicle can also save fuel consumption when driving at a constant speed. 2. Do not use the speed control system when driving on roads with heavy traffic or poor road conditions (such as slippery roads, loose gravel roads, or roads after heavy rain).
I've been driving a BMW for many years, and the cruise control really makes long-distance driving much easier. The operation is quite simple: while driving, first accelerate to your desired speed, say 70 kilometers per hour on the highway, then press the SET button on the steering wheel to activate cruise control. At this point, the car maintains the speed on its own, and you can take your foot off the accelerator to rest. To speed up or slow down, use the + and - buttons on the steering wheel for fine adjustments. To cancel, just step on the brake, and then press the RES button to quickly resume the previous speed. On the highway, this feature is a great help, saving some fuel and making the drive more relaxing. However, before using it for the first time, I tested it on an open road to familiarize myself with the operation, ensuring the button positions were comfortable. I generally don't use it in rainy weather or heavy traffic to avoid delayed reactions affecting safety.
I recently bought a BMW, and the cruise control is super practical for commuting. Daily usage: first accelerate to the target speed, say 50 km/h on a national highway, tap the SET button to activate it, then the system takes over speed control. To adjust speed, use the arrow keys on the steering wheel to increase or decrease slightly. Pressing the brake automatically cancels it, and tapping RES after stopping resumes the settings. It saves me a lot of effort on my daily commute, especially when traffic clears up after a jam—I can focus on listening to music or observing road conditions. But don’t rely on it too much; take back control promptly when road conditions change significantly. After getting familiar with this feature, driving fatigue has reduced a lot. I recommend beginners practice with it around the neighborhood first.
