BMW 745LI Manual Do Utilizador

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Distance 3 

Distance 4 
This distance is always set 
when the system is used for the 
first time after starting the 
engine. 

Use good judgment to select the 
appropriate following distance given 

road conditions, traffic, applicable laws 
and driving recommendations for safe fol-
lowing distance.

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As with conventional cruise control 
systems, active cruise control in no 

way diminishes or substitutes for the 
driver’s own personal responsibility, alert-
ness and awareness in adjusting speed, 
braking or otherwise controlling the 
vehicle. The driver should decide when to 
use the system on the basis of road, traffic, 
visibility, and weather conditions. Active 
cruise control is intended for use on 
highway-type roadways where traffic is 
moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this 
system in city driving; heavy traffic such as 
during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, 
slippery roads or roads with sharp curves 
such as highway off-ramps; during 
inclement weather such as snow, strong 
rain or fog; or when entering interchanges, 
service/parking areas or toll booths. It is 
also important to regulate your vehicle's 
speed and distance setting within appli-
cable legal limits. Always be ready to take 
action or apply the brakes if necessary, 
especially when the system is actively fol-
lowing a vehicle in front of you.

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Always remember that the range and 
ability of the system does have phys-

ical limitations. It will not apply the brakes 

or decelerate your vehicle when there is a 
slow-moving vehicle, stopped vehicle or 
stationary object ahead of you, as for 
example, at a traffic light or a parked 
vehicle. Also, the system does not react to 
oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other type 
of potential traffic such as a rider on horse-
back. It is also possible that the system 
may not detect smaller moving objects 
such as motorcycles or bicycles. Be espe-
cially alert when encountering any of these 
situations as the system will neither auto-
matically brake, nor provide a warning to 
you. Also, be aware that every decrease in 
the distance setting allows your vehicle to 
come closer to a vehicle in front of you and 
requires a heightened amount of alert-
ness.

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If while your vehicle is actively following a 
vehicle in front of you and the vehicle 
ahead speeds up or the lane ahead 
becomes clear, then your vehicle will 
accelerate to the speed you have selected. 
Be aware that changing to a clear, unob-
structed lane will also result in your vehicle 
accelerating. 

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