Active cruise control with Stop & Go function (Ver.1): Introduction

The following text describes the Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (optional equipment 5DF).

Active Cruise Control with the Stop & Go function has been available in 5-Series and 6-Series vehicles since 2007. Stop & Go extends the functionality offered by the familiar Active Cruise Control by furnishing the following features:

• Intervention in engine and brake system is employed to control following distance and vehicle speed all the way to a complete vehicle stop
• Automatic driving off from a standstill after a short immobilization period (1 to 3 seconds)
• Adaptive dynamic brake control

The set speed can be selected from 30 km/h to 180 km/h: in convenient steps of 10 or fine steps of 1. The set speed is displayed in the instrument cluster. Furthermore, it is also possible to choose between 4 distances.