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Dynamic driving control – BMW 550i xDrive Sedan 2011 User Manual

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Have the system checked if the warning
lamp does not go out after moving the steer‐
ing wheel approx. 6 times or if the steering
wheel is at an angle.

Using snow chains

Ensure that the rear axle steering is deactivated
when using snow chains, refer to page

253

.

Programs

The system offers two different programs.
The programs can be selected via Dynamic Driv‐
ing Control, refer to page

99

.

SPORT

Consistently sporty tuning of the Integral Active
Steering for greater driving agility.

NORMAL

Balanced tuning of the Integral Active Steering
for optimal traveling comfort.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, the steering wheel
must be turned further, while the vehicle re‐
sponds more sensitively to steering wheel
movements in the higher speed range.
The stability-enhancing intervention may be de‐
activated.
Proceed cautiously and drive defensively.
Have the system checked.

Dynamic Driving Control*

The concept

Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust
the driving dynamics of the vehicle. Several pro‐
grams are available for this purpose; they can be
activated using the two Dynamic Driving Control
buttons.

Operating the programs

Press the button

Program

DSC OFF
TRACTION

SPORT+
SPORT
NORMAL
COMFORT*

For Dynamic Damper Control*, the lower button
is labeled with COMFORT.

Automatic program change

The system automatically switches to NORMAL
in the following situations:

Failure of Integral Active Steering*.

Failure of Dynamic Damping Control*.

The vehicle has a flat tire.

DSC OFF

When DSC OFF, refer to page

95

, is active, driv‐

ing stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in bends.

TRACTION

When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has max‐
imum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dy‐
namic Traction Control, refer to page

96

, is ac‐

tivated. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in bends.

SPORT+

Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐
pension during limited driving stabilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.

Activating SPORT+

Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT+ appears in the tachometer

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