Buttons on the steering wheel
System on/off, interrupt
Store speed
Resume speed
rocker switch: change, hold,
store speed
Controls
Switching on
Press button on the steering
wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switch off
Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system use your brakes, steering and moves as usual to avoid the chance of an accident.
Press button.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted.
Interrupting
When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
Maintaining, storing, and changing the speed
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.
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press button.
Or:
Press the rocker switch while the system is interrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed.
This is displayed, in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster.
When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on if needed.
Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear.
The maximum speed that can be set depends on the vehicle.
After the rocker switch is released, the vehicle 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.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, ACC: Hints
Personal responsibility
Even an active system holds the driver
responsible for his or her driving, particularly
for staying in your lane, adjusting your speed,
keeping your distance and for your driving
style all in relation to traffic.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
indep ...