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Self-leveling suspension, Dynamic driving control, Dynamic driving control 103 – BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo 2010 User Manual

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times in a uniform manner until the warning
lamp disappears.

2.

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 233

.

Programs

The system offers two different programs.
The programs can be selected via

Dynamic Driv‐

ing Control, refer to page 103

.

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.

Self-leveling suspension

The concept

The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle
height and ground clearance constant. The
height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main‐
tained at a predefined level under all load con‐
ditions.

The system ensures consistent comfort by
keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit‐
uations.

Malfunction

A message appears on the Control Display. A
malfunction has occurred in the self-leveling
suspension. Vehicle handling may be altered
and driving comfort may be noticeably reduced.
Visit your nearest service center.

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

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

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