The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.
The system brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable conditions
make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:
► On curvy roads.
► In heavy traffic.
► On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on
a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.◄
See also:
Fuel quality
Refuel with unleaded fuel only
Do not use leaded fuel as this would permanently
damage the catalytic converter.
Do not refuel with ethanol
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol c ...
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
1. Turn signal indicator lamp
2. Speedometer
3. Indicator/warning lamps
4. Active cruise control
5. Tachometer
6. BMW X5: current fuel consumption
BMW X6: engine oil ...
Increasing desired speed
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance
point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed
is reached.
▷ Each time the lever is pressed to the point of
resistance, the desired speed i ...
