lane assist BMW 550I 2014 Owners Manual

CockpitVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Seating comfort functionsSeat, mirror, steering wheel
memory   54Active seat   502Roller sunblinds   443Rear window safety switch   444Power windows  435Exterior mirror operation   556Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   124Intelligent Safety   111Lane departure warning   123Night Vision  120Head-up Display   967LampsSeite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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▷Current engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.▷Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate an increase in the speed.▷Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated
fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐
ment.▷Arrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do
not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes. When the
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the en‐
gine. Speeds in this range must be avoided.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the ControlDisplay.
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Overview: indicator/warning lampsSymbolFunction or systemTurn signal.Parking brake.In Canadian models
Parking brake.Automatic hold.Front fog lamps.High beams.High-beam Assistant.Parking lamps, headlamp control.Active Cruise Control.Vehicle detection, Active Cruise
Control: collision warning.Pedestrian warning.Cruise control.Lane departure warning.DSC Dynamic Stability Control.Seite 85DisplaysControls85
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Speed differences
Large differences in speed relative to
other vehicles cannot be compensated by the
system for example in the following situations:▷When quickly approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.▷When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.▷When stationary objects are approached at
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 if the road is
clear.
▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Distance Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
Reduce distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 140, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Increase distance Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
The selected distance, refer to page 140, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
With Congestion Assistant: adjust
distance
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Calling up the desired speed and distance
While driving Press the button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:▷When the system is switched off.▷When the ignition is switched off.
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against rolling
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and apply the parking brake. Other‐
wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill.
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Traffic Jam AssistThe concept
In congestion situations, the system controls
the speed, steers independently as required
and keeps the vehicle close to the center of
the lane.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you. The distance that the vehicle
maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be
varied. For safety reasons, it depends on the
speed. To maintain a certain distance, the sys‐
tem automatically reduces the speed, applies
the brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the
vehicle ahead begins moving faster.
When lane markings are detected, the system
keeps the vehicle in the center of the lane. For
this purpose, the system steers independently
as needed, for example, during cornering.
General information
The congestion assistant determines speed
and distance from the vehicle in front and the
position of the lane markings via a radar sensor
and a camera.
Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether
the steering wheel is being touched.
The system is deactivated as soon as the
steering wheel is no longer being touched.
In order to be able to use the Congestion As‐
sistant, place your hands around the steering
wheel.
When driving with gloves or with protective
covers, contact with the steering wheel cannot
be detected by the sensors. The system in this
case cannot be used.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not release
the driver from personal responsibility for the
driving process, especially for lane tracking,adaptation of speed, distance and driving style
to the traffic conditions.
Because of technical system limits, the system
cannot independently react appropriately in all
traffic situations.
Monitor the driving process, the surrounding
area and what is occurring in traffic continu‐
ously and attentively and actively intervene as
required, e.g., by braking, steering or making
an evasive maneuver.◀
Unfavorable weather conditions
In the event of unfavorable weather and
light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall,
slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer
recognition of vehicles as well as short-term
interruptions for vehicles and lane markings
that are already detected. Drive attentively, and
react to the current traffic events. Intervene ac‐
tively when necessary, e.g., by braking, steer‐
ing or making an evasive maneuver, otherwise,
there is danger of an accident.◀
Functional requirements▷Drive on approved road type. The data on
this are stored in the navigation system.
Approved road types are highways.▷Sufficient lane width.▷Lane marking on both sides is detected.▷Vehicle driving ahead is detected.▷Speed below 25 mph/40 km/h.▷Both hands on the steering wheel rim.▷Sufficient curvature.▷Drive in the center of the lane.Seite 143Driving comfortControls143
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At a glance
Buttons on the steering wheelPress the
buttonFunctionCongestion Assistant ON/OFF,
Pause, refer to page 144.Rocker switch:
Store, change/maintain speed,
refer to page 138.Maintain, store speed, refer to
page 138.Resume speed, refer to
page 139.Adjust distance, refer to
page 139.
Radar sensor
A radar sensor is located in the front bumper
for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the
vehicle.
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.▷Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.Camera
The camera is located near the base of the
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
A dirty or covered area in front of the interior
mirror may hinder the detection of vehicles.
▷If necessary, clean the area in front of the
interior mirror, e.g., carefully remove salt
residue in the winter.
Switching on/off and pausing
Switching on Press the button.
▷Prepare system: press once.▷Activate system:
If the ACC is not activated: press rocker.
With ACC activated: system is ready.
Drive in the center of the lane.
The system is automatically activated be‐
low 25 mph/40 km/h.
If ACC is not activated: indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster comes on.
If ACC is not activated: indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster comes on.
Congestion Assistant can be used.
With Congestion Assistant switched on, the
Pedestrian Warning system is active. The set‐
ting in the Control Display is unchanged.
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Switching offDeactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking, steering
and, if necessary, with evasive maneuvers; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Press the button.
The indicator goes out. Stored desired speed
and distance are still kept by the ACC.
The system does not carry out a steering
movement.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:▷At a speed above 25 mph/40 km/h.▷With only one detected lane marking.▷When you leave the limited access high‐
way.▷When the steering wheel is released.▷When you intervene in the steering.▷When you leave your own lane.▷When there is no vehicle ahead.▷When the turn signal is on.▷When the lane is too narrow.
Rolling bars:
Congestion assistant is no longer ac‐
celerating. To accelerate further, acti‐
vate ACC by briefly pressing the accelerator,
pressing the RES button or rocker switch.
Red flashing and signal tone:
Congestion Assistant is interrupted.
The system does not carry out a steer‐
ing movement. ACC exercises control.
If the system conditions are met, the system
reactivates automatically.
When you leave the approved road type, the
system is first interrupted and then shuts
down.
Distance Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
Adjust distance Press the button repeatedly until the
desired distance is set.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
The selected distance to the vehicle driving
ahead of you is shown.Distance displayDistance 1Distance 2Distance 3Distance 4
This value is set after the system is
switched on.
Selecting a distance
Adjust the distance according to the traf‐
fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is
the danger of an accident occurring. Maintain
the prescribed safety distance.◀
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Displays in the instrument clusterSymbolDescriptionCongestion Assistant and Distance
Control on standby.Congestion Assistant on standby.
Distance control controls within the
set distance.Congestion Assistant activated.
The system controls the speed and
assists with maintaining the lane.Rolling bars: speed is no longer in‐
creased by the congestion assistant
at 25 mph/40 km/h. When the
speed is increased by the driver, the
system does not perform any more
steering movements.Red flashing and signal tone: con‐
gestion Assistant is interrupted.
The system does not carry out a
steering movement. ACC exercises
control.
System limits
When driving within narrow driving lanes, e.g.,
in construction zones or rescue lanes, the sys‐
tem cannot be activated or meaningfully used.
Limited detection capacity
Because of the limits to the detection ca‐
pacity, you should be alert at all times so that
you can intervene if necessary; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Complying with country-specific laws
When the Congestion Assistant is used,
observe specific national laws.◀
Cruise control
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 en‐
gine braking action is insufficient.
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant 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 vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
General information
Depending on the set driving program, the
characteristics of the cruise control can
change in certain areas.
Controls
At a glance
Press the
buttonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 147Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 147Resume speed, refer to
page 148Rocker switch:
Change/maintain speed, refer
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Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage selector lever
position R.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually Press the button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to switch to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness With Top View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
▷The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.▷The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷With a door open.▷With the trunk lid open.▷With an exterior mirror folded in.▷In poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
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Headlamp washer system 71
Headliner 15
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-up Display 96
Head-up Display, care 249
Heavy cargo, stowing 191
Height, vehicle 252
High-beam Assistant 100
High beams 71
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 100
Hill Descent Control HDC 131
Hills 188
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 129
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 181
Homepage 6
Hood 224
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 187
HUD Head-up Display 96
Hydroplaning 187
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 87
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 87
Identification marks, tires 218
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 224
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 107 , 110 Indicator and warning
lamps 85
Individual air distribution 164
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 209
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 109
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 92
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 133
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 81
Instrument lighting 101
Integral Active Steering 133
Integrated key 30
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 26
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 240
Intelligent Safety 111
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 164
Interior equipment 170
Interior lamps 102
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 88 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 238
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 74
Jump-starting 241
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 38
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 74
Knee airbag 103
L Lamp replacement 233
Lamp replacement, front 234
Lamp replacement, rear 236
Lamps 98
Lamps and bulbs 233
Lane departure warning 123
Lane margin, warning 123
Language on Control Dis‐ play 95
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 191
LATCH child restraint fixing system 60
Launch Control 76
Leather, care 247
LED front fog lamps, bulb re‐ placement 236
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 236
LED light 236
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 234
Length, vehicle 252
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22 Seite 260ReferenceEverything from A to Z260
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