Dynamic stability control dsc, Dynamic stability control – BMW AG User Manual

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Dynamic Stability Control DSC

The principle

DSC assists driving stability in critical
situations.

The DSC system is in operation when-
ever the engine has been started.

DSC incorporates the functions of
Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
Cornering Brake Control CBC.

Cars with four-wheel drive, see
page

ff.

Telltale and warning lights

The telltale light in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly
after the ignition is switched on,

see page

> If the telltale light flashes: DSC is

controlling drive and braking forces

> If the telltale light remains perma-

nently on: the button has been
pressed to deactivate DSC; DTC and
DBC are ready. There is no indicator
to show when DTC is in action.

The telltale light and the brake
warning light remain perma-
nently yellow:

DSC, DTC and DBC have been
switched off at the button, or are

defective.

Note, however, that the car remains
operational without DSC. In the event of
a malfunction, consult BMW Service or
a workshop employing trained person-
nel and working to the specifications
issued by BMW.

Deactivating DSC/activating DTC

Briefly press the DSC button: the tell-
tale light remains permanently on.

DSC is deactivated; DTC is ready.

In the following exceptional situations it
may be best to activate DTC for a short
time:
> If the car has to be rocked out of a

hollow or a soft surface, or started in
deep snow or on a loose surface

> If you are driving on snow-covered

gradients, in deep snow, or on hard-
packed snow

> If snow chains are fitted.
Traction is boosted by reducing the sta-
bilising influences.

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