2024 BMW X7 Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Owner’s Manual
A sophisticated Smart Cruise Control technology is added to the 2024 BMW X7, improving both driving comfort and security. This technology keeps a predetermined speed and gap between it and the car in front of it while intelligently adjusting to the traffic situation. It also has automated lane-keeping and traffic jam assistance functions, which make driving safer and more comfortable.
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BMW Cruise Control Systems Guide
Principle
The Cruise Control Systems provide support when driving.
General
Depending on the equipment, the Cruise Control Systems include the following individual systems.
- Manual Speed Limiter.
- Cruise Control.
- Distance control.
- Assisted Driving Mode.
- Assisted Driving Mode Plus.
Depending on the equipment and national market version, the individual systems are enhanced with additional functions.
Some functions can be operated via voice input.
For further information:
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, see page 59.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to assess the traffic situation correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot respond independently and appropriately in all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
Individual functions may malfunction when tow-starting or towing away with an activated front-collision warning or Cruise Control switched on. There is a risk of an accident. Turn off the front-collision warning and Cruise Control before tow-starting or towing away.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Switch the last active Cruise Control System on/off.
Select the desired Cruise Control System.
To store the current speed. Speed Limit Assist: to accept the suggested speed manually.
Continue Cruise Control Systems with the saved setting.
Interrupt Cruise Control Systems.
Rocker switch: to set the speed.
Turning on/selecting Cruise Control Systems
Turn on: press the button.
Select: when the system is active, press the button repeatedly until the desired Cruise Control System is displayed in the toolbar in the instrument cluster.
Icon: Cruise Control System
Manual Speed Limiter.
Cruise Control.
Distance control.
Assisted Driving Mode: Cruise Control with Distance Control, Steering Assistant with tracking.
Assisted Driving Mode Plus: a system for traffic queues.
The activated system is shown in green.
The system is shown in white if the system can be activated.
The system is greyed out if the system has failed or if the functional requirements are not met.
Interrupting Cruise Control Systems automatically
Depending on the system, Cruise Control Systems are interrupted automatically, for example, in the following situations:
- When exiting the selector lever position D to P, N or R.
- When Dynamic Stability Control regulates the driving stability.
- While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
- While Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
- When braking manually.
Interrupting Cruise Control Systems manuallyPress the key.
Continuing Cruise Control SystemsPress the key.
Turning off Cruise Control Systems automatically
The Cruise Control Systems turn off automatically when the drive-ready state is turned off.
Switching off Cruise Control Systems manuallyPress the key.
The Cruise Control Systems are turned off and the displays go out.
Adjusting speed valuesPress the rocker switch on the steering wheel up or down repeatedly until the desired value is set.
- Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the resistance point, the set speed is increased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
- Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the resistance point, the set speed changes by 10 in the km/h display or 5 in the mph display on the speedometer.
Display in the instrument cluster
Display in the speedometer
A mark is displayed on the speedometer for the set speed.
- Green marker: the system is active.
- Grey mark: the system is interrupted.
- No marker: the system is switched off.
Notifications
In addition to the respective indicator lights, notifications are displayed for some functions.
The scope of notifications can be set.
- Apps menu
- “Vehicle apps”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver assistance”
- “Driving”
- “Notifications”
- Select the desired setting.
Manual Speed Limiter
Principle
The Manual Speed limit can be used to set a speed limit, for instance, to prevent the vehicle from exceeding speed limits.
General
The system allows speeds of 30 km/h/20 mph and above to be set as a speed limit. Below the set speed limit, the vehicle can be driven without restriction.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Switch the last active Cruise Control System on/off.
Select the desired Cruise Control System.
To store the current speed. Speed Limit Assist: to accept the suggested speed manually.
Continue Cruise Control Systems with the saved setting.
Interrupt Cruise Control Systems.
Rocker switch: to set the speed.
Operation
Switching on the speed limiter
If necessary, press the button.
If necessary, press the button repeatedly until the speed limiter is selected.
The current speed or a higher speed that has already been stored is adopted as the speed limit.
When switching on at a standstill or driving at low speed, 30 km/h/20 mph is set as the speed limit.
The speedometer marker is set to the appropriate speed.
When the speed limit is switched on, the drive mode may be changed or Dynamic Stability Control activated.
Turning the Cruise Control System on/off
The Cruise Control System can be turned off or cancelled automatically or manually.
For further information:
Cruise Control Systems.
Changing the speed limitPress the rocker switch repeatedly up or down until the desired speed limit is set.
If the set speed limit is reached or unintentionally exceeded, for example when driving downhill, there is no active brake intervention.
When Speed Limit Assist is not active, the current speed can be stored by pressing a button:
Press the key.
Exceeding of speed limit
The system gives a warning if the current speed exceeds the set speed limit.
You can intentionally exceed the speed limit.
To intentionally exceed the set speed limit, press the accelerator pedal down.
The limit automatically becomes active again as soon as the current speed falls below the set speed limit.
Warning when the speed limit is exceeded
Visual warning
The indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes as long as the vehicle is travelling above the set speed limit.
Acoustic warning
- A warning sounds if you inadvertently exceed the set speed limit.
- If the speed limit is reduced to below the current speed during the journey, the signal sounds after a little time.
- No signal sounds if you intentionally exceed the speed limit by fully pressing the accelerator pedal.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Display in the speedometer
- Green marker: the system is active.
- Grey mark: the system is interrupted.
- No marker: the system is switched off.
Indicator light
Icon Description
Indicator light illuminates: the system is switched on. The indicator light flashes: the set speed limit is exceeded.
Grey indicator light: the system is interrupted.
Displays in the Head-up display
Depending on the equipment, some system information can also be displayed in the Head-up display.
Cruise Control
Principle
Cruise Control allows a set speed to be specified using the buttons on the steering wheel. The set speed is then maintained by the sys-tem. It does this by automatically accelerating and braking the vehicle as necessary.
General
The system can be activated starting at
30 km/h/20 mph.
Depending on the vehicle setting, the characteristics of Cruise Control may change in certain areas; for example, acceleration may change depending on the drive mode.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to assess the traffic situation correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot respond independently and appropriately in all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
The risk of accident may increase if the sys-tem is used in certain situations, such as:
- On stretches of road with many corners and bends.
- In heavy traffic.
- If the road is icy, if there is fog or snow, in wet conditions or on a loose road surface.
There is a risk of accident or material damage. Only use the system if it is possible to drive at a constant speed.
WARNING
The set speed may be set incorrectly by mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
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Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Switch the last active Cruise Control System on/off.
Select the desired Cruise Control System.
To store the current speed. Speed Limit Assist: to accept the suggested speed manually.
Continue Cruise Control Systems with the saved setting.
Interrupt Cruise Control Systems.
Rocker switch: to set the speed.
Turning on the Cruise Control
In vehicles with distance control: change the mode of the Cruise Control to Cruise Control without distance control.
For further information:
For distance control, see page 246.
In vehicles without distance control: turn on the Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering wheel.
If necessary, press the button.
If necessary, press the button repeatedly until the Cruise Control is selected.
Cruise Control is active. The current speed is maintained and stored as the set speed.
The indicator lights are illuminated in the instrument cluster and the marker in the speed-ometer is positioned at the current speed.
When Cruise Control is switched on, the drive mode may be changed or Dynamic Stability Control activated.
Turning the Cruise Control System on/off
The Cruise Control System can be turned off or cancelled automatically or manually.
For further information:
Cruise Control Systems, see page 239.
Setting the speed
To maintain/store the speedWhile the system is interrupted, press the rocker switch up or down once.
When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the set speed.
The stored speed is displayed on the speed-ometer.
When Speed Limit Assist is not active, the current speed can also be stored by pressing a button:
Press the key.
Changing the speedPress the rocker switch repeatedly up or down until the set speed is set. f the system is active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle adjusts to the stored speed when the road is clear.
The maximum speed which can be set depends on the vehicle.
When the rocker switch is pressed to the re-sistance point and then held there: the vehicle accelerates or decelerates without the need to press the accelerator pedal.
When the rocker switch is released, the vehicle maintains the final speed. Pressing beyond the resistance point accelerates the vehicle more rapidly.
FAQs
The Smart Cruise Control system enhances driving safety by reducing the need for constant speed adjustments, minimizing the risk of collisions, and reducing driver fatigue on long trips. It maintains a safe following distance and can respond to sudden stops by other vehicles.
The 2024 BMW X7 Smart Cruise Control system uses a combination of radar and camera sensors. These sensors work together to detect vehicles and obstacles in the car’s path, ensuring accurate speed adjustments and distance maintenance.
While the Smart Cruise Control in the 2024 BMW X7 is designed to work in various weather conditions, its performance may be affected by extreme weather such as heavy rain, snow, or fog. Drivers should remain attentive and be prepared to take control if necessary.
The Smart Cruise Control in the 2024 BMW X7 can handle gentle curves and turns by adjusting the vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe and comfortable driving experience. However, drivers should be prepared to manually control the vehicle on sharper turns or winding roads.
The Smart Cruise Control system in the 2024 BMW X7 primarily focuses on detecting vehicles. While it may offer some detection capabilities for pedestrians and cyclists through its integrated safety systems, it is not a replacement for driver vigilance.
The availability of Smart Cruise Control on the 2024 BMW X7 may vary by trim level and package options. It is typically included in higher trims or as part of an advanced driver assistance package.
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