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What does lim mean in Chinese translation?

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StPeter
07/29/25 10:10am

lim is the abbreviation of limit, which in English means restriction, limit, or boundary. Here are some related introductions: 1. Speed limit function: BMW lim refers to the speed limit function. Some BMW models are equipped with this lim speed limit feature. The specific usage method is to press this button when the car is stationary, and it will default to a speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour. 2. Car brand: BMW is a German automobile brand under the BMW Group, which includes the I, X, Z, and pure number 4 series, as well as series like 1, 2, 3, and the M series based on improvements to these series.

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OArthur
08/13/25 1:13pm

I remember my driving instructor mentioned the LIM button, which stands for the speed limit function. After pressing the LIM button on the steering wheel, the car's maximum speed is locked at the set value, making it feel like driving within an electronic fence—very reassuring. Last week, while driving my friend's new Volkswagen through a tunnel, he specifically demonstrated this feature. After setting it to 80 km/h, even pressing the accelerator all the way wouldn't exceed that speed, and the dashboard would flash an orange warning. This design is most common in German car models, especially useful in complex road conditions or for novice drivers, offering more peace of mind than cruise control.

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DelAngela
10/07/25 3:25am

The other day while driving the new Mondeo on the highway, I also noticed this button. The salesperson said LIM stands for 'Limit,' which is the abbreviation for speed limit mode. Once activated, it's like adding an intelligent lock to the throttle. If you set it to 120 km/h, even if you accidentally press the pedal hard, you won't exceed the speed. I found it particularly useful during a heavy rainstorm, preventing speed loss of control when the wheels were slipping. German cars usually use a lever to adjust the upper limit, while American cars have an independent button on the steering wheel. Essentially, both work by using the car's computer to restrict the engine's power output.

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DeclanFitz
11/20/25 4:48am

As a 15-year automotive journalist, the LIM button is the feature I most frequently explain during test drives. This function is more fundamental than cruise control – achieved purely mechanically via throttle limiters in the past, now implemented through electronic control modules. When activated, the ECU continuously compares the set value with actual vehicle speed, cutting fuel supply upon exceeding limits. Last week's BMW X3 test revealed a detail: during downhill overspeed, the transmission automatically downshifts to utilize engine braking for speed control.

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