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Everything to Know About The BMW Dynamic Cruise Control

Cruise controls were once reserved for only selected models of BMW. Less fortunate drivers had to keep their tired eyes and limbs fixed on the road and the pedals for long hours. These fatigued drivers were the cause of many accidents. So, automakers, like BMW and Toyota, started adding the feature to more of their cars.

The BMW dynamic cruise control is an improvement over the traditional system. Traditional cruise control can only do so much as keep your vehicle going at a preset speed. Meanwhile, the dynamic version can detect other vehicles in front of you and road curves and react accordingly.

Most drivers are familiar with the traditional version of cruise control. The dynamic one might seem somewhat confusing to them. The following discussion will hopefully clear things up. 

• 1.1 Difference With Conventional Cruise Control
• 1.2 How It Works? 
• 2 How do I know if my BMW has dynamic cruise control?  
• 3.1 Step 1: Turning On the Control 
• 3.2 Step 2: Set Your Speed  
• 3.3 Step 3: Distance Setting
• 3.4 Step 4: Speed Increments
• 3.5 Step 5: Cancel and Resume 
• 4.1 How do I change from regular cruise control to dynamic cruise control? 
• 4.2 How much does dynamic cruise control cost? 
• 4.3 Does adaptive cruise control apply brakes? 
• 4.4 Can you add adaptive cruise control after purchase? 
• 5 Conclusion 

What is BMW Dynamic Cruise Control? 

In conventional cruise control , you set the vehicle to a certain speed. Your car will then automatically accelerate up to that speed and maintain it. The benefit is that the foot you keep on the gas pedal can get some rest. Also, as the car maintains the preset speed, it can save you from speeding tickets. 

Difference With Conventional Cruise Control

However, conventional cruise control doesn’t have the necessary technology to adjust your car according to upcoming obstacles. So, you must still watch out for another vehicle appearing or the road curving abruptly.

This is where Dynamic cruise control offers an improvement. Besides setting a speed, you can also set the following distance on your BMW cruise control.

When you are speeding across an open highway, the car will normally continue at its set speed. But your BMW will automatically slow down as soon as another vehicle or obstacle appears. When the obstacle moves away, your car will accelerate on its own and reach the preset speed again. 

How It Works?  

Three components work in concert to make dynamic cruise control possible. Firstly, there is the radar system. Your dynamic cruise control will shoot radar waves from the car. These waves reflect off the object in front of the vehicle and return to the car. 

Secondly, there is the sensor system. This system can receive the radar signals that come back from the objects and make necessary adjustments. There are two kinds of sensors in dynamic cruise control- Speed sensors and Distance Sensors. 

The Distance sensors keep track of the gap between your car and an upcoming obstacle based on the signals it receives. Meanwhile, speed sensors decelerate your vehicle when the gap is shorter than the following distance. Similarly, it will adjust to a faster speed when the path clears up.

The third component is the longitudinal controller. It is kind of like a computer that collects information from the radar and sensor systems. In light of that information, it sends appropriate command signals to the engine to slow down or accelerate the car.

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How do I know if my BMW has dynamic cruise control?  

Almost all the newer BMW models have dynamic cruise controls. Examining the steering wheel is the simplest way to tell if your car has cruise control. 

Cars with dynamic cruise control will have 5-6 buttons on the left panel of the steering wheel. Depending on the specific BMW model the number and orientation of this switch might vary. 

Here’s a table with all the BMW models that have dynamic cruise control-

How To Use The BMW Dynamic Cruise Control? 

Renowned automakers like BMW are always trying to improve their vehicles in the next model. Therefore, slight differences in the cruise control panel on your steering wheel might exist.

However, almost all the systems have some things in common. For instance, you will always find the dynamic cruise control panel on the left side of the steering wheel. There are also various other similarities, based on which you can follow the steps below to operate the cruise control- 

Step 1: Turning On the Control  

You can turn on your cruise control by pressing the assisted drive button. You can identify it from the car-and-gauge drawing on it. You will notice a green sign (cruise control gauge) on the digital cluster when the system turns on. 

Step 2: Set Your Speed  

Next, you will set your speed and the following distance. The ‘Set’ button allows you to determine your constant speed. Dynamic cruise controls also have a speed limit assistant. You can use it to ensure the car is within your desired speed at all zones.

Step 3: Distance Setting

The digital cluster will show several lines indicating distance. Each line refers to one car length. You can use the distance buttons to reduce or increase the number of this line. The distance buttons are marked with plus and minus signs and function accordingly.

Suppose you set the following distance to two lines. In that case, your car will decelerate when you are two car lengths away from an obstacle. Whenever an obstacle appears ahead, the instrument cluster will show a sign which looks like a car.

Step 4: Speed Increments

Nesting between the distance control button is the rocker switch. It is smaller and also has plus and minus markings. It almost feels like a volume up and down button on audio devices. You can use this switch to increase the set speed. BMW allows speed increments of one and five mph.

Step 5: Cancel and Resume 

You can press the cancel button to turn off the dynamic cruise control in your car. The same happens when you hit the brakes. Press the resume button to return to the assisted driving mode at your preferred set speed and following distance.

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After the above discussion, Dynamic Cruise Control might not seem confusing. But we are happy to answer any more questions you might have. 

How do I change from regular cruise control to dynamic cruise control?  

If your car has both controls, you can press the Cancel button for several seconds. This will switch between modes. Also, the main difference between regular and dynamic is in distance control. So, as soon as you activate the distance button, you enter the dynamic mode.

How much does dynamic cruise control cost?  

The dynamic cruise controls with top-notch technology and capabilities will cost around 2000-2500 dollars. However, you can get more basic and less capable systems at around 500 dollars (equipment plus labor costs). 

Does adaptive cruise control apply brakes? 

The distance and speed control features allow the adaptive cruise control to apply some amount of braking. It usually does this when encountering a traffic jam or a non-moving obstacle.  

Can you add adaptive cruise control after purchase?  

You can buy adaptive cruise control kits and add them to your car. However, your BMW must fulfill the design and technological requirements for the addition of this kit. Kits range from 250$ to 4000$ in price, and you will need automotive experts for the installation job.

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Conclusion 

The BMW dynamic cruise control makes the road safer for everyone. It also reduces fatigue and stress on long road trips. So, if your car doesn’t have one, it’s worth spending thousands of dollars on installation. However, the recommended action is to buy a car with dynamic cruise control, to begin with. 

Turn off cruise control on busy local streets. These roads are unpredictable; another vehicle or person can come before your car at any time. Driving at a preset speed in this scenario is dangerous. 

Plus, knowing that you are in assisted driving mode will make you relax and reduce your mental alertness. So, reserve cruise control only for the highways.

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Overview of the main driver assistance systems

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What is a driver assistance system?

Driver assistance systems relieve the driver of the task of driving, offer more comfort and increase safety. In an emergency, a driver assistance system can even take control of the car. Liability for the task of driving always remains with the driver.

Status Quo driver assistance systems

Currently, driver assistance systems act as practical support: Sensors capture information on – for example, speed limits – the distance to other vehicles and lane markings. Also, GPS and navigation system data feeds into the processing. Thanks to this data, audio signals or visual displays can warn against potentially hazardous situations.

However, there are already more advanced systems that not only warn you but also actively help you manage the vehicle if necessary or preferred. Some driver assistance systems brake, accelerate or perform active steering movements to avoid an accident or take the strain off the driver, for instance in critical or monotonous driving situations. Other systems assist you with maneuvering or parking.

Overview of driver assistance systems

Hill start assist Road sign recognition Emergency brake assist Steering and lane guidance assist Cruise control Distance control Speed limit assist Lane-change warning & lane-change assist Parking assist    

How does hill start assist work?

You’ll certainly know this situation well: You’re driving up a hill and shortly before the peak, you need to stop. When starting with a manual gearbox, you press the clutch and take your foot off the brake to accelerate. What happens at this exact moment? You roll back. Hill start assist – or simply start assist – should prevent exactly this. When the driver disengages the brake, the rear axle secures the vehicle for a short time. When starting the driver assistant releases this once more.

Benefits: This driver assistance system is certainly not indispensable for the safe operation of a vehicle as with sufficient experience you can avoid tricky situations yourself. The assistance system can nevertheless make starting on extreme gradients, or with an additional trailing load, more pleasant.

What added value does road sign recognition offer?

When you’re in slow-moving traffic it’s often difficult to devote your full attention to everything that is happening. The road layout, oncoming traffic, speed restrictions, what’s happening beside you as well as behind you: A driver has to bear all this in mind. Road sign recognition can relieve you from this with help of a camera system which scans road signs and represents the processed data on the display. Accordingly, the road signs are displayed directly on your screen. Often this system is contained within other driver assistance systems such as the right of way warner, the wrong way assistant or speed limit info.

Benefits: For accurate results, the driver assistance system is able to take into account and process various data sources such as recognised road signs, navigation devices and current vehicle data. Road sign recognition offers you increased safety and comfort during your journey by providing you with information i.e. right of way rules. You can concentrate on the traffic better without having to constantly gaze at the forest of signposts.

How does emergency brake assist work?

Emergency brake assist warns about the risk of collision and, where appropriate, brings the vehicle to a complete stop before it results in a crash with an obstruction, a person or another vehicle. Sensors measure the current speed and distance of the car ahead or the static obstruction (e.g. a person). Depending on the system, cyclists can also be identified. Acoustic warning signals are complemented by visual displays. Prior to emergency braking the driver assistance system calculates the optimal braking power and the resulting necessary braking pressure. This computed pressure is, depending on the system, independently transmitted by the assistant into an automatic brake, or only then applied when you press the brake pedal. A further development of brake assist is avoidance manoeuvre assistance: In order to avoid a collision, this system actively supports the driver with an evasive manoeuvre.

Benefits: Emergency brake assist offers many advantages: Drivers are often careless, distracted, find themselves in chaotic circumstances or underestimate the distance to the vehicle ahead. This brake assist can, at the very least, reduce the severity grade of certain types of vehicle collisions.    

How does steering and lane guidance assist provide support?

Congestion, slow-moving traffic, and long, monotonous journeys are sadly not uncommon, especially on the highway. When this happens, you have to keep a steady hand and patiently follow the road, sometimes for long periods of time. In these situations, a steering and lane guidance assistant can help you keep your vehicle in the lane – at high speeds as well – and make the task of steering easier. Cameras detect the lane markings, thus guiding the driver assistance system to the boundaries of the lane you are driving in. A look beyond the borders of Europe shows just how much more advanced this technology has already become. In some countries, the BMW Driving Assistant allows drivers to cruise “hands-off” at speeds of up to 130 km/h.

Benefits: Lane guidance assistants can relieve the driver from steering, offer a feeling of safety and, above all, make long motorway journeys more comfortable.

In what way does cruise control make driving easier?

Cruise control is also known as “Speed Control” and allows you to select your desired cruising speed. This often takes place in combination with distance control. Following activation the driver assistance system constantly maintains your chosen speed and therefore offers enhanced comfort during long-distances. Cruise control can electronically adjust the speed to the surroundings and appropriately adjust the engine power.

Benefits: With this assistance system particularly long journeys are more relaxing, and you can concentrate on the traffic. In conjunction with distance control the driving comfort is further enhanced: This calculates the speed of the vehicle ahead and automatically alters your own speed.    

What is distance control?

Distance control is also called Adaptive Cruise Control. With a pre-set desired speed this driver assistance system orientates to the vehicle ahead and automatically brakes or accelerates depending on the distance from the leading vehicle. This system has already been integrated into many modern vehicles. The applied sensors measure the current speed and the distance from the car ahead. If you find yourself in stop start traffic, the distance control takes over braking and start-up.

Benefits: Above all, you can use distance control during long journeys in combination with the cruise control function in order to arrive at your destination much more relaxed and to rest your legs as you don’t need to continually press the pedals. You must of course still keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Besides comfort, distance control should also provide for greater safety during the journey.    

What does the speed limit assist do?

This driver assistance system combines the distance control with speed limit recognition and can also called Speed Limit Assist. Speed limit assist superimposes information about the speed limit onto the display area. With the help of this assistant you can adapt the maximum speed of the vehicle to a particular limit. The system scans road signs with a camera. Software then processes all the data and combines this with the data from the navigation system. You can view this driver assistance system as additional “speed camera insurance” because, in supplementing cruise control and the distance controller, it recognises the respective speed limit and – in the latest design – also automatically adjusts.

Benefits: According to research papers, around a quarter of accidents are due to speeding and the failure to maintain safe distances. Here, speed limit assist can increase your safety. Nevertheless, these systems do not absolve the vehicle operator of responsibility – they can however help to significantly reduce these numbers.    

How does a lane-change warning work? Why use lane-change assist?

The lane-change warning can help you to safely execute a lane-change and support the view in the rear mirror and over the shoulder. Sensors monitor the area beside and behind your car, and they cover the notorious blind spot. If another car approaches your vehicle in the blind spot or is dangerously close and overlooked by the driver, the driver assistant recognises this and warns against changing lanes. This warning is made, for example, using flashing symbols in the side mirror and even with steering wheel vibrations or steering impulses. A further development is lane-change assist. This means you can change lanes automatically once you’ve set the indicator for a few seconds. In doing so, the system assesses whether there is another vehicle in the blind spot or dangerously close and only changes lane as long as the sensors do not detect a hazard.

Benefits: A lane-change warning offers additional protection for road users, but it’s not a replacement for the rear and side mirrors or glancing over your shoulder. This driver assistance system can indeed help to avoid accidents – the driver must nevertheless pay full attention.

What advantages does parking assist offer?

Parking assistants support you when manoeuvring or parking and help protect you from parking damage. The range thereby extends from systems with a warning function to systems which display the surroundings or automatically carry out the parking process. Assistants make use of ultrasound and camera sensor data. Parkpilot indicates the distance to surrounding objects and in this way supports the drive mainly through the use of beeping. A rear camera is more detailed: Additionally, it displays the area behind the car and adds in suggested lines which provides guidance when parking. In further developments, driver assistance systems completely take over the parking process and independently carry out all the required steering manoeuvres as well as braking and acceleration. With such automated systems the assistant manoeuvres your car into and out of tight parking spaces at the touch of a button. Up to a certain speed the BMW Rear Drive Assist is capable of reconstructing the last 50m of the route driven in reverse. This can be useful, for example, in parking situations, but also when you want to reverse into a narrow lane. 

Benefits: With this assistance system tight car parks and narrow parking spaces on the roadside should no longer present a challenge. The comfort and advantages of a self-parking vehicle are clear.    

From driver assistance systems to autonomous driving

The assistance systems presented offer only a small preview of the aim which many manufacturers are striving towards in the future: autonomous driving.

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The Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including cruise control, can be activated via buttons located on the steering wheel.

The layout of these buttons on steering wheel depends on how your BMW is equipped.

Standard Models

For models with standard equipment, when the limit function “LIM” is set, the car will not accelerate past the set speed, unless there’s extensive throttle input initiated by the driver.

To turn the dynamic cruise control on or off, press the button next to with speedometer icon it. To set your current speed press the SET button. The rocker switch allows you to increase or decrease the set speed by 1 and 5 mile per hour increments.

If equipped with Speed Limit Assist , when activated the system will recognize when the speed limit has changed and will propose the new set speed. To accept, press the SET button.

You can temporarily deactivate the cruise control by pressing the CANCEL button or by applying the brakes. To return to cruising at your set speed, press the RESUME or RES button. To turn off the system, press the dynamic cruise control button again.

Active Cruise Control with Stop-and-go

Models equipped with active cruise control with stop-and-go will have different buttons for these additional features. Here, cruise control button activates the system, once set active cruise control allows the driver to set a desired following distance from the vehicle traveling in front, and adjust the vehicle speed to maintain the preset following distance, and will even bring the vehicle to a stop.

Use the gap buttons (+ -) to increase or decrease the follow distance. To turn off the system, press the cruise control button again (button with speedometer icon).

Active Driving Assistance Pro

In models with active driving assistant Pro, the Assist button is used to turn the steering and traffic jam assistant feature on and off.

In addition to all the previously mentioned features, it has a MODE button for selecting between driver assistance profiles. By pressing the mode button the vehicle will cycle between either distance control or assisted driving, which includes steering control.

There is also an LED above both the left and right control pads on the steering wheel, the two LEDs provide additional visual indicators. When green the assistance system is active. If it turns yellow, interruption of the assistance system is pending. And when it shows red, the assistance system has been deactivated and you should take over driving.

Extended Traffic Jam Assistant

In models with the Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, the traffic jam assistant is further enhanced when certain conditions are met. When prompted to activate, press the MODE button. The system uses a camera to ensure the driver is looking at the road and paying attention to their surroundings allowing for an even more comfortable drive by removing the requirement to hold the steering wheel. To turn off the driving assistant, just press the assist button.

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2024 BMW X6

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• Lows Sleeker roofline costs cargo space, overwhelming settings in infotainment menu, M60i is a significant leap in price.
• Verdict The X6 spoils its passengers with a refined ride, strong engines, and a cozy interior, but its sloped roof compromises its SUV practicality.

What's New for 2024?

BMW gives the X6 a makeover for 2024, with a revised front grille and bumper, new headlamps and taillamps, updated wheel designs, and a boost in power for the base engine thanks to a new 48-volt hybrid system. Output for the X6's turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine is up to 375 horsepower, but the power of the 523-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 remains the same for this year.

The performance-minded M60i, renamed from last year's M50i, carries the angrier engine and gets gloss-black exterior accents, quad tailpipes, and an M logo for the grille. The X6 is also now available with the Highway Assistant hands-free driving feature that we first experienced in the new 7-series flagship luxury sedan.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2024 BMW X6 starts at $74,895 and goes up to $94,595 depending on the trim and options.

Despite the burlier sounds and gutsier acceleration that the 523-hp X6 M60i provides, we don't think it's worth the staggering price gap. Instead, we'd stick with the six-cylinder X6 40i. We'd spring for the M Sport package that includes a snazzier body kit and exterior trim, an upgraded exhaust system, a sportified suspension, and a unique steering wheel.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The X6 40i is powered by a 375-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that features a 48-volt hybrid system and pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The M60i has the same transmission and all-wheel drive but its twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 is significantly more powerful. Its 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque helped it rocket to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds at our test track. What's even more shocking is that the X6 M has up to 617 horsepower and is even quicker. Still, the standard six-cylinder powertrain is plenty zippy and velvety smooth. Both the X6 40i and M60i also have standard adaptive dampers and wheel sizes that range from 20 to 22 inches. Our test of the V-8-powered X6 revealed its impressive cornering grip and stopping power. Although its suspension is firmer than the setup found on the six-cylinder X6 we tested , it was never punishing. We also appreciated its adjustable steering heft and hushed interior at cruising speed.

Towing and Payload Capacity

The X6 has an impressive towing capacity in a segment where pulling capability is often a low priority. When optioned with the available towing package the maximum towing capacity for the X6 is 7200 pounds.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The most fuel-efficient version of the X6 is the turbocharged inline-six xDrive40i. The EPA estimates its good for 23 mpg in the city and should get at least 26 mpg on the highway. Stepping up to the twin-turbo V-8-powered M60i xDrive drops efficiency to 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. The thirstiest of X6 is the high-horsepower X6 M Competition, which we review separately, earning 13 mpg city and 18 mpg according to the EPA. We'll update this space once we've driven the refreshed X6 on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen . For more information about the X6's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website .

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Unsurprisingly, the X6's interior looks and feels like most other new BMW products. That means upscale materials and soft-touch surfaces abound, and two large 12.3-inch digital displays dominate the dashboard. While the instrument panel looks slick, the gauges are a confusing mess. Thankfully, the optional head-up display is more straightforward. The rest of the switchgear is also smartly laid out. BMW's gesture controls—which enable you to control certain functions such as audio volume by waving your hand in front of the infotainment screen—are included but unnecessary. Plenty of standard amenities are offered, too, including 16-way power-adjustable front seats, customizable ambient lighting, heated front cushions, and passive entry. While the back seat is comfortable for two adults, its legroom and headroom shrink by about two and three inches, respectively, compared with the boxier X5. Likewise, the X6 has less cargo volume behind the rear seats. In our test, it only held nine carry-on suitcases back there; the X5 handled 11.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The standard 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It operates through various functions such as traditional buttons, voice commands, a rotary controller on the center console, and even hand gestures. The company's iDrive interface has crisp graphics and immediate responses, but some of the layered menus can be distracting. BMW offers a free over-the-air upgrade to iDrive 8.5 for the X6 sometime during the summer of 2023. BMW also offers upgrades such as built-in navigation, enhanced USB ports, wireless charging, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The X6 can also be upgraded with a premium Harman/Kardon stereo (standard on M60i) or an even more premium Bowers & Wilkins unit.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The big Bimmer is available with a plethora of standard and optional driver-assistance technology . For more information about the X6's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
• Standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
• Available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

BMW provides limited and powertrain warranties that align with rival luxury automakers such as Audi and Mercedes-Benz . However, BMW offers one of the best complimentary maintenance plans in the industry apart from Jaguar .

• Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for three years or 36,000 miles

Specifications

2020 BMW X6 xDrive40i

VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED $72,020 (base price: $67,595)

ENGINE TYPE turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement 183 in 3 , 2998 cm 3 Power 335 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic

CHASSIS Suspension (F/R): multilink/multilink Brakes (F/R): 13.7-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Run Flat, 275/45-R20 110H M+S ★

DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 117.1 in Length: 194.8 in Width: 78.9 in Height: 66.3 in Passenger volume: 100 ft 3 Cargo volume: 27 ft 3 Curb weight: 4713 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS Rollout, 1 ft: 0.2 sec 60 mph: 4.7 sec 100 mph: 12.7 sec 130 mph: 25.1 sec Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 5.7 sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.8 sec Top gear, 50–70 mph: 3.6 sec ¼-mile: 13.4 sec @ 102 mph Top speed (governor limited): 131 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 20 mpg 75-mph highway driving: 29 mpg Highway range: 630 miles

EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 22/20/26 mpg

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvWCJbYtq7Q Relaxed driving even in heavy traffic: Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function keeps you at a constant distance from the vehicle ahead at all times. If the traffic comes to a halt, the system applies the brakes until the vehicle comes to a standstill and then automatically moves on as soon as the road is clear. Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function was primarily developed for journeys on motorways and major roads. Three radar sensors with a range of up to 150 metres permanently scan the carriageway in the direction of travel. When you approach a vehicle in front, the engine management and brakes adjust your speed so that the distance is automatically kept constant ***8211; and if necessary, the vehicle comes to a standstill. When the lane ahead becomes clear or the vehicle in front speeds up, Active Cruise Control accelerates again until you reach your desired speed. To move off again after the vehicle has stopped, the driver has to give the command to accelerate manually, either by briefly pressing the accelerator or pressing a button. If the stop lasts from 1 to 3 seconds, the vehicle moves off automatically. Up to four cruising speeds can be pre-programmed and called up at the push of a button. Active Cruise Control keeps your preferred speed constant when set between 20 mph and 130 mhp and automatically adapts the following distance to the vehicle in front of you. The Stop&Go function even controls the speed when the car slows down to a standstill and restarts the engine automatically after a short interval, e.g. in a traffic jam. On multilane carriageways, the system detects whether another vehicle is only driving in the adjacent lane. Furthermore, if you wish to resume full control of the vehicle at any time, all you have to do is briefly press the accelerator or brake in order to deactivate the system. BMW Explained: Dynamic Cruise Control - Not to be confused with Active Cruise Control Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function is not an autopilot. Consequently, if the vehicle ahead brakes harder than expected or if the system detects a critical situation, the driver receives acoustic and optical prompts to take action. Driving in heavy traffic thus becomes noticeably easier and tiring situations such as traffic jams become easier to master with greater concentration.  

All sounds good on paper but in practical use and interject a$$hole drivers who will try to squeeze a 15' car into a 14' opening, not so much. The system allows too much distance between cars. If you are traveling at highway speeds and said a$$hole tries to move over into the gap, the system will try to throw you through the windshield. Also, on a slight left hand curve where there happens to be car on the shoulder or a car waiting to pull out of a drive, etc you will get a like response. Personal opinion, this is a system not ready for prime time. Also, the comment that all you have to do is press the accelerator or brake to deactivate the system isn't true. The accelerator will override the system but not deactivate it. Only the brake will deactivate it. They need incorporate a way to deactivate the active part so you can use it like a normal cruise control system. As is, the system is unusable safely most of the time.  

I largely agree with Oaker. The problems I've encountered are: 1. The system always wants to leave too much distance between you and the guy in front. And not by half a car length or something, but more like two or three times the distance that you would keep if left to your own devices. And that is with the distance control set to the minimum. At max, who knows... In traffic, this leads to people thinking you are leaving a space on porpoise and they squeeze in. The ACC slams the anchors as Oaker noted and opens up a new distance. Another car sees an opening in front of you and wash, rinse, repeat. Traffic is moving at 65, but you are barely doing 50. 2. Not good at all about deciding who's in your lane and who isn't. If a car in front is exiting the highway and has got his signal on, your bimmer will again throw the anchors out even though he's slowly making his way to the off ramp. 3. It would be nice if there were some indication that the system has slowed the car. It can be quite violent at times, which makes it all the more surprising when its so stealthy. You're cruising along up behind a truck, but 75 yards behind. After a while you notice that you're still 75 yards back and a glance at the speedo says you're going 10mph slower than you thought.  

Doodah Fester said: 3. It would be nice if there were some indication that the system has slowed the car. It can be quite violent at times, which makes it all the more surprising when its so stealthy. You're cruising along up behind a truck, but 75 yards behind. After a while you notice that you're still 75 yards back and a glance at the speedo says you're going 10mph slower than you thought. Click to expand...

But I don't have to constantly override the system though, I mostly override the system when cars are in the right-hand lane taking an exit ramp. No idea why that causes the system so much trouble when you can pass cars in the right hand lane no problem... Even then it is less of a pain than constantly adjusting the cruise manually to match the speed of the surrounding traffic or not using a cruise control at all. I just finished a 6K mile road trip and it was heaven to be able to set it and forget it. It was even nicer the time I had to drive to/from Boston/Logan in the stop and go parking lot that other cities call "rush-hour".  

So what I am taking from the conversation that this is a system that is designed to be used in stop and go traffic. If this is true, this should be clearly indicated in the information on line. This is a fairly expensive system that a good majority of the people who order it have no use for. It should be designed like other manufactures have to turn off the active part of the system and still use it as a normal cruise control. As it is designed, it is useless to a good number of people who have ordered it. I see no use for a system that if used like a normal cruise control, will cause the violent braking that i have experienced simply because they have designed the system to allow too much following distance and then allows the car to brake itself so violently as it does. This violent braking could cause a rear end collision.  

It can be used in stop and go traffic; this is mentioned in the online order form, the user manual, and the video Tim posted above. Granted, none of those sources go into much detail, but they do say the system will bring the car to a stop if necessary and resume if only stopped for a few seconds. If you are stopped for more than a few seconds you have to press the accelerator pedal slightly to re-engage the system. I've also never experienced the "violent braking" other people mention, maybe we have different definitions of "violent braking"? I'm sure the braking force applied depends on the hazard the car thinks it is avoiding, but I've never had the car brake hard enough that I would worry about being rear-ended, or been "thrown through the windshield" when that a$$hole driver squeezes into the gap in front of me. The hardest I've encountered is what I would call moderate braking when other drivers are taking an off ramp to the right. That is about the only time I will override the system. Despite all of its faults, and I agree with all you have mentioned, it is still a must-have feature for me, but then again so is Navigation. Whether others think they are worth-while features is a matter of personal opinion.  

ksuderman said: I've also never experienced the "violent braking" other people mention, maybe we have different definitions of "violent braking"? I'm sure the braking force applied depends on the hazard the car thinks it is avoiding, but I've never had the car brake hard enough that I would worry about being rear-ended, or been "thrown through the windshield" when that a$$hole driver squeezes into the gap in front of me. The hardest I've encountered is what I would call moderate braking when other drivers are taking an off ramp to the right. That is about the only time I will override the system. Click to expand...

Despite all of its faults, and I agree with all you have mentioned, it is still a must-have feature for me, but then again so is Navigation. Whether others think they are worth-while features is a matter of personal opinion. Click to expand...

Doesn't sound like you've used it at 70+ mph.  

Nope, I do almost all of my cruising at 75-85 mph. I think our differences of opinion are due to differing expectations. I expect computers to be stupid and occasionally stumble spectacularly at what humans think are simple problems. Therefore I tend to cut the system more slack in situations that you might consider unacceptable. The ACC is only an assistant and can only react to what it senses at the moment, it is still up to the driver to anticipate situations that the computer can't; e.g. people exiting to the right, cars cutting in front. I know the limitations of the system and they are 100% predictable, so I drive accordingly. Do the limitations suck? Yes, but given the alternative I'm still opting for the ACC.  

BMW Explained: Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function Cruising at 75-80 is not stop and go traffic. I'm willing to give the system an occasional break but what I have encountered with this system is totally unacceptable and can be down right dangerous. This is not a computer issue, I deal with those every day. Computers are only as good as the input into them and this software is terrible. The last time I used the system there was a car waiting to enter the roadway from the right and the car just slammed on the brakes for no reason. Everyone in the car thought I was nuts. When I explained what happened they couldn't believe it. I promptly turned the system off and it hasn't been on since.  

Oaker55 said: Cruising at 75-80 is not stop and go traffic. Click to expand...

Oaker55 said: The last time I used the system there was a car waiting to enter the roadway from the right and the car just slammed on the brakes for no reason. Click to expand...

That's the only time I use it. Cruise control around town is crazy.  

I have it also, recognize the limitations, but would not want to do without it. I used it the other day on city driving and it worked great. Coming up to a car at a stop sign my 330e slowed and then stopped behind it and a gentle touch on the accelerator restarted it. I do have the HUD and I think it would be a lot less useful without it. Is it necessary in city driving...no. But if the traffic is not too bad it is pretty cool. On highway driving, and I do drive fast, it works great and definitely reduces my need to tell the driver ahead of me to pick a $#$@ speed!  

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What Is BMW Cruise Control With Brake Function?

When this happens, Active Cruise Control with the Stop & Go feature helps you by sounding the brakes and warning you of impending crashes. The system regulates your speed, keeps a set gap between you and the car in front of you, stops the car when necessary, and then starts the engine again as soon as the traffic situation allows.

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Is adaptive cruise control the same as BMW’s cruise control with brake function?

The brake function is a component of the basic cruise control and only applies the brakes to the car while going downhill or otherwise to maintain the pace you have chosen. You can still cruise into the automobile in front of you. As you say, you don’t have the adaptive cruise facility that you are referring to. 23 ene 2020

Are you curious about the purpose of BMW’s Dynamic Cruise Control? Learn how to turn on and off the Dynamic Cruise Control feature to maintain a predetermined speed above 20 mph by watching this video from BMW USA.

Electronic cruise control with an additional braking function is known as dynamic cruise control. This also applies to the Curve Speed Limiter, which slows down the vehicle on curves to allow for smooth lateral acceleration. The car picks up speed and resumes traveling at its pre-curve pace. This can be adjusted by the driver in increments of 1 or 10 km/h. By adjusting the lever on the steering column or the paddle on the steering wheel, acceleration and deceleration can be changed in two dynamic settings.

Active cruise control, which should not be confused with the similarly titled Dynamic cruise control, offers an even more comfortable driving experience. It preserves not just the chosen following distance but also the intended pace. The distance between your automobile and the cars in front of it is continuously measured by a radar sensor with a 200 m maximum range. The sensor can also tell whether these cars are in your lane or another one.

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The brake function is a component of the basic cruise control and only applies the brakes to the car while going downhill or otherwise to maintain the pace you have chosen. You can still cruise into the automobile in front of you. You mention an adaptive cruise facility, but you don’t have it, you say.

Use of the brake by cruise control?

The throttle is used by cruise control to regulate your car’s speed in the same manner as you would. The throttle cable and the cable used by the cruise control, which is powered by an actuator via a vacuum instead of the throttle pedal, are typically located side by side in a car with a cable-driven throttle. When the cruise control is activated, the throttle cable moves along with the actuator’s “second” cable.

Naturally, the system will be an electrical setup in a car with a fly-by-wire throttle. However, in both cases, the system is intended to alter the engine’s output, which accelerates or retards the vehicle. Usually, the cruise control only affects the throttle, never the brakes. Additionally, if your vehicle has an automatic transmission, shifting gears won’t interfere with cruise control.

Regardless of the system’s mechanics, everything is controlled by a cruise control computer, which notifies it when the automobile has attained the required speed or when it is deviating from it. Additionally, it can alert the system when the brake pedal is depressed so that it can disable the cruise control instead of trying to overpower the driver. Clever.

What is braking-assisted cruise control?

The following distance can be chosen by the driver, and the cruise control will keep that distance up to the predetermined speed. The vehicle is then slowed down and the following distance is maintained. In certain highly developed systems, the vehicle can even do emergency braking.

What is the operation of BMW Active Cruise Control?

With BMW’s Active Cruise Control, you can choose how far you want to keep from the car in front of you while you’re driving. Using the settings on the left side of the steering wheel, you may easily change distance by reducing or increasing it. The instrument panel in your dashboard will show the distance.

Has BMW adopted adaptive cruising?

I’m thinking about getting a BMW sedan, however since I frequently travel via highway, I want to make sure it includes adaptive cruise control. What makes are included as standard?

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Adaptive cruise control is a fantastic feature to have in your BMW, and the following 2021 models come standard with it:

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Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go is how the BMW adaptive cruise control comes to a stop. Additionally, some versions come equipped with Active Lane Keeping Assist and Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, which enable manual lane-centering steering to stop the car in specific traffic situations.

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Which model of BMW offers adaptive cruise control?

BMW X5 Adaptive Cruise Control is one of the most popular options among the technologies offered on the most cutting-edge vehicles. Add the Driving Assistance Professional Package to any vehicle in the 2020 lineup to get Adaptive Cruise Control.

When was adaptive cruise control added by BMW?

Active Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assistant was introduced by BMW in 2013. “Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop+” full speed range radar was introduced by Chrysler in 2014 for the 2015 Chrysler 200.

With cruise control, can you slow down?

Of course, if you’re travelling too fast, you can apply the brakes to turn off the cruise control and slow down, but you can only do so if you’re paying attention. Additionally, when using cruise control, it may be tempting to divert your attention from the road.

Is using cruise control when traveling at low speeds bad?

Although cruise control can be useful, it should only be used in certain circumstances. Relying on cruise control for anything other than an open, clear, and long stretch of road will decrease its effectiveness and raise your risk of getting into an accident. There are some situations where you shouldn’t utilize cruise control:

• Wet and Slippery Roads: When it rains, snows, ices, or hails, all drivers find the roads to be dangerous. Safe vehicle maneuvering requires driving at a moderate speed and adjusting accordingly. Utilizing cruise control on slick roads increases the likelihood of hydroplaning. If you are using cruise control while you approach slick conditions, be cautious to reduce your speed gradually rather than abruptly turning it off to prevent a rapid change in speed.
• High Traffic – Because cruise control is not designed for driving at moderate speeds, it is not appropriate for traffic that is going slowly. When you need to start and stop frequently on the road, like in heavy traffic, cruise control may result in you rear-ending another car.
• Hills and Winding Roads: To make turns safely, you must slow down and alter your speed as you approach bends and curves. Additionally, when going downhill, you need to reduce your pace. On twisting roads, cruise control makes it dangerous to change your pace quickly.

Make sure the road conditions permit safe use before choosing to utilize cruise control to prevent any potential mishaps.

When ought cruise control to be used?

• On extended drives, when fatigue is more prone to set in, feel free to activate cruise control. When you’re driving for a long time, you don’t want to completely unwind, but it’s alright to occasionally give your muscles a respite. Cruise is a fantastic feature that, when utilized wisely, may lessen the strain of extended driving periods.
• When there is little to no traffic, use the cruise control. Enjoy the clean roads while maintaining a steady speed with cruise control.
• When the speed limit remains constant for extended periods of time, just utilize the cruise control. To avoid receiving a ticket, just remember to turn it off and reduce your speed when the speed limit changes.

How do you tell if the cruise control in your car is adaptive?

1. Press the cruise control ON/OFF button on the steering wheel to activate the feature. If your car has a Head-Up Display, or a cluster display, you’ll see a white ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL icon when the system is turned on. An arc with a tiny triangle pointing through it or a speedometer with a car on top might be the icon.

2. While moving at the specified speed, press the SET button to select a cruise speed. When the system is in use, the white ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL symbol will turn green.

What advantages does cruise control offer?

Cruise Control’s advantages There is less possibility of the driver accelerating and rushing past other drivers because cruise control enables drivers to maintain their vehicle at a consistent speed. Additionally, cruise control lowers gas-wasting acceleration and deceleration and controls the amount of gasoline your engine uses.

Use of cruise control and fuel usage

Yes, generally speaking. Due to its capacity to maintain a constant pace, cruise control can help you become more fuel-efficient and can help you save on gas on average by 7–14%. In contrast, the driver’s foot on the pedals can consume more gas due to the constant acceleration and deceleration.

When should cruise control not be used?

According to Ron Wilson, manager of driver education at the Alberta Motor Association, “you should never use cruise control unless you can drive at a consistent speed” regardless of the season. “Therefore, avoid doing so if you’re in heavy traffic or on curvy routes. Additionally, you should never use it on snowy or rainy roads.”

Adaptive cruise control: How secure is it?

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, drivers who use adaptive cruise control (ACC) are more likely to choose a goal speed that is higher than the legal limit because they believe the system to be safer.

The study found that the quicker cruising speeds chosen by the technology users put them at a 10% higher risk of a fatal collision than manual drivers.

Sam Monfort, an IIHS statistician and the paper’s lead author, said: “ACC does provide certain safety benefits, but it’s crucial to examine how drivers can cancel out these benefits by misusing the system.

40 drivers from the Boston region who drove either a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or a 2017 Volvo S90 over the course of four weeks were the subject of the study. Statistic analysis was used to arrive at the crash-risk conclusion rather than actual crashes.

The authors of the study concluded that further investigation was necessary to ascertain whether the risk associated with speeding may be mitigated by the systems’ quicker reaction times and capacity to engage in defensive braking.

The semi-automated technology is a component of a group of cutting-edge driver assistance systems found in new cars and is capable of doing some common driving tasks in certain conditions.

While certain safety-enhancing capabilities, like autonomous braking and blind spot identification, are well established, others, like pedestrian detection, are still in their early stages.

Some adaptive cruise control systems can reduce collisions, according to a 2020 study by the Highway Loss Data Institute, an IIHS-affiliated insurance research organization.

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• Replaces : 61-31-7-847-622
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• 328i | 2012-2016 | N20 Engine(F30), N26 Engine(F30), Sedan N20 Engine(F30), Sedan N26 Engine(F30), Wagon(F31)
• 328i GT | 2013-2015 | F34

BMW Multifunct Steering Wheel Switch

• Other Name : Switch, Multifunct. Steering Wheel; Combo Switch
• X3 | 2018-2019 | M40i(G01), sDrive30i(G01), xDrive30i(G01)
• X4 | 2019 | M40i(G02), xDrive30i(G02)

BMW Sport Multifunct Steering Wheel Switch

• Other Name : Switch, Multifunct.Steering Wheel, Sport; Combo Switch, Multifunction Switch, Switch
• Replaces : 61-31-9-229-483, 61-31-9-163-032
• 528i | 2010-2016 | Sedan(F10)
• 528i xDrive | 2012-2016 | Sedan(F10)
• 535d | 2014-2016 | Sedan(F10)
• 535d xDrive | 2014-2016 | Sedan(F10)
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• 535i xDrive | 2011-2016 | Sedan(F10)
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• 550i GT | 2010-2015 | F07

• Other Name : Switch, Multifunct. Steering Wheel; Combo Switch, Switch
• Replaces : 61-31-9-311-709
• 740e xDrive | 2017-2019 | Sedan(G12)
• 740i | 2016-2019 | Sedan(G12)
• 740i xDrive | 2017-2019 | Sedan(G12)
• 750i | 2016-2019 | Sedan(G12)
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• Other Name : Combo Switch, Multifunction Switch, Switch
• Replaced by : 61315A3C109
• 840i | 2020 | Convertible(G14), Coupe(G15)
• 840i xDrive | 2020 | Convertible(G14), Coupe(G15)
• X5 | 2019-2020 | xDrive40i(G05), xDrive50i(G05)
• X6 | 2020 | sDrive40i(G06), xDrive40i(G06)

• Other Name : Combo Switch, Switch
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• X6 | 2020 | M50i(G06), sDrive40i(G06), xDrive40i(G06)
• X7 | 2019-2020 | xDrive40i(G07), xDrive50i(G07)

• Other Name : Engagement Switch
• Replaces : 61-31-1-370-162
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• M5 | 1988 | Sedan(E28)

• Other Name : Switch, Multifunct.Steering Wheel, Sport; Engagement Switch, Switch Assembly
• X1 | 2016-2020 | sDrive28i(F48), xDrive28i(F48)
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• Other Name : Switch, Multifunct. Steering Wheel; Switch Assembly
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• 330i | 2006 | Sedan(E90)
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• 530i xDrive | 2017-2019 | Sedan(G30)
• 540i | 2017-2019 | Sedan(G30)
• 540i xDrive | 2017-2019 | Sedan(G30)
• 640i xDrive Gran Turismo | 2018-2019 | G32
• M5 | 2018-2020 | Sedan(F90)
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• X1 | 2016-2019 | sDrive28i(F48), xDrive28i(F48)

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• Other Name : Cruise Switch, Engagement Switch, Switch
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• 323is | 1998-1999 | Coupe(E36)
• 325i | 1992-1995 | Convertible(E36), Sedan(E36)
• 325is | 1991-1995 | Coupe(E36)
• 328i | 1996-1999 | Convertible(E36), Sedan(E36)
• 328is | 1996-1999 | Coupe(E36)

• Other Name : Cruise Switch
• Alpina V8 Roadster | 2003 | Roadster(E52)
• Z8 | 2000-2003 | Roadster(E52)

• 740i | 1997-2001, 1995 | Sedan(E38)
• 740iL | 1995-2001 | Sedan(E38)
• 750iL | 1995-2001 | Sedan(E38)

• Other Name : On/Off Switch, Switch
• 528i | 1997-2000 | Sedan(E39), Wagon(E39)
• 540i | 1997-2003 | Sedan(E39), Wagon(E39)
• M5 | 2000-2003 | Sedan(E39)

BMW Air Flow Switch Cruise Control

• Other Name : Cruise Control/Air Flow Switch; Cruise Switch, Switch Assembly
• 528i | 1997-2000 | Sedan(E39)
• 540i | 1997-2003 | Sedan(E39)
• 750iL | 1995-1998 | Sedan(E38)

• 535i | 1989-1993 | Sedan(E34)

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