Operation

Setting and maintaining the current speed

~1min read

Push the lever switch forward, arrow 1, or pull it toward you, arrow 2.

The system stores and subsequently maintains the current speed. The set speed value is shown on the speedometer and (briefly) on the display in the instrument cluster.

When driving uphill, the vehicle may fail to reach the set speed if the engine power is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is insufficient when driving downhill, the system brakes the vehicle.

Test yourself

A quick BMW X3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.