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Distance 3 Use good judgment to select the appropriate following distance given road conditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving recommendations for safe fol- lowing distance.< At a glance Distance 4 This distance is always set when the system is used for the first time after starting the engine. Things to know about active cruise control Controls Driving tips As with conventional cruise control or decelerate your vehicle when there is a systems, active cruise control in no slow-moving vehicle, stopped vehicle or way diminishes or substitutes for the stationary object ahead of you, as for Navigation driver’s own personal responsibility, alert-example, at a traffic light or a parked ness and awareness in adjusting speed, vehicle. Also, the system does not react to braking or otherwise controlling the oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other type vehicle. The driver should decide when to of potential traffic such as a rider on horse- use the system on the basis of road, traffic, back. It is also possible that the system visibility, and weather conditions. Active may not detect smaller moving objects cruise control is intended for use on such as motorcycles or bicycles. Be espe- Entertainment highway-type roadways where traffic is cially alert when encountering any of these moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this situations as the system will neither auto- system in city driving; heavy traffic such as matically brake, nor provide a warning to during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, you. Also, be aware that every decrease in slippery roads or roads with sharp curves the distance setting allows your vehicle to such as highway off-ramps; during come closer to a vehicle in front of you and inclement weather such as snow, strong requires a heightened amount of alert- rain or fog; or when entering interchanges, ness.< Communications service/parking areas or toll booths. It is If while your vehicle is actively following a also important to regulate your vehicle's vehicle in front of you and the vehicle speed and distance setting within appli- ahead speeds up or the lane ahead cable legal limits. Always be ready to take becomes clear, then your vehicle will action or apply the brakes if necessary, accelerate to the speed you have selected. especially when the system is actively fol-Be aware that changing to a clear, unob- lowing a vehicle in front of you.< structed lane will also result in your vehicle Mobility Always remember that the range and accelerating. ability of the system does have phys- ical limitations. It will not apply the brakes 79 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Reference

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