How To Use BMW's NEW Highway Assistant for iDrive 8!

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Here is a quick guide on how to use the Highway Assistant BMW iDrive 8 system to be hands free for 130km/h or 85mph on BMW X5/X6/X7/i7/iX

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Finally! Someone who knows how this actually works! Great job -- very helpful.

jimharrison

Finally a clear cut instructions. Even BMW was not this clear. Thanks!

DatSRings

thanks for the guide. I can’t get it to pop up in my 2024 X5M with ultimate package and assistant driving pro package.. so far I tried in the DVP, 404, and 400. Guess I’ll have to continue troubleshooting

Nitrium

Very cool. A few years ago I used the drivers assist technology in the 5-series in Europe on highways over the course of 3 weeks. It worked quite well but I had to touch the wheel about every 15 seconds. One thing I noticed in this video is that when he activated the turn signal it immediately changed lanes and it scared him because it basically went into the red car's blind spot. I don't change lanes when there's a car in the next lane over because they might change lanes at the same time and then you have a possible accident. I think the driver's assistance should read two lanes over to alleviate that risk.

TheStrline

So on the new X5 with driving assistance you get adaptive cruise control? Or do you need driving assistant pro package? BMW don’t make this clear. The previous x5 had it as standard. You could see the buttons on the wheel

MrLee

The hands off mode is only available on highways which have been identified to be compatible. You can see the compatible highways highlighted in green if you go to the map, select 'suggestions' and then the 'availability'. Here in SK, almost all of the major highways don't support it (yet) and the availability hasn't changed in the 10 months I have owned my 2024 X5. You would think #1 highway would be compatible, but it's currently not.

Rob_G

Is there a link to BMW mapped highways? I can’t find it anywhere!

drewd

Why did you need you hands on the wheel? What would happen if you didn't put them on the wheel?

dmitry

Is this system more capable than GM SuperCruise?

sansin

Very informative video! I'm planning on ordering the 2024 5 series when it's available. One question, are these features controled by subscription services or are they actually considered paid for in the 75k+ purchase price?

ToddRGuy

nice video and presentation. i ordered an i4 about a month ago and just got into production. i ordered it with the active driving assist pro. would the pro allow me hands free driving? i believe the i4 has the idrive 8?

ramseynasr

Hi! do you know why always the SUVs get the good drivers assist technology. In Australia we have the driving assistant professional package which I have on my 2020 330e, so thats ACC with steering assistant but it doesn't have the lane change assistant or enhanced hands free driving. However a little while ago it was announced that all X5, X6 and X7 models can use the lane change assistant with their driving assistant pro, mean while every other model that was physically capable of the upgrade are not receiving it. Even on my 2023 330e LCI that I will be receiving in a few weeks won't have the function only the regular driving assistant professional, do you know why this is the case?

oliverwhittington

Can 2023 m340i do this? The plus mode never pops up… any tips? I’m in Canada as well

luvvxlr

I just bought the ix50 and highway assist is VERY quirky. Works on some roads, not others. Constantly asking me to put my hands back on steering wheel which kinda defeats the whole purpose of hands free and tough to trust the system when there are cars all over the place zooming in and out of lanes. Not working all that great for me.

swisstrader