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Multifunction steering wheel

The left-hand button pad in the multifunction steering wheel has the following functions:

The following illustration shows the left keypad in the multifunction steering wheel for the optional equipment SA544 traffic jam assistant as an example F01.

Fig 1: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Left-Hand Side Button Pad
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Item Explanation
1 Set button
2 "Reduce distance" button, Active Cruise Control (ACC)
3 Rocker switch
4 "Increase distance" button, Active Cruise Control (ACC)
5 Switch cruise control to stand-by or switch off
6 RES button for resumption or loading of stored driving speed

The following illustration shows the left keypad in the multifunction steering wheel for the optional equipment SA5AR traffic jam assistant as an example F01.

Fig 2: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Left-Hand Side Button Pad
G09872992Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 LIM button to set the desired driving speed
2 Button to increase or decrease the distance
3 Rocker switch to increase or decrease driving speed
4 Switch traffic jam assistant on or off
5 Switch cruise control to stand-by or switch off
6 RES button for resumption or loading of stored driving speed

The right-hand button pad in the multifunction steering wheel has the following functions:

Item Explanation
1 MODE button
2 Rocker switch +
3 Toggle switch -
4 Hands-free button
5 Telephone key
6 Knurled wheel for selection list (e.g. in the instrument cluster)