BMW 650i Coupe 2006 - Manual (Page 91)

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Active steering*
The concept
The active steering is a system that actively var-
ies the steering angle of the front wheels in rela-
tion to the steering wheel movements.
At low speeds, e.g. in a town or when parking,
the steering angle of the wheels is increased,
i.e. the steering becomes very direct.
In the higher speed range, on the other hand,
the steering angle is reduced more and more.
This improves the handling capability of your
BMW over the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar-
geted corrections to the steering angle pro-
vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle
before the driver intervenes. This stability-pro-
moting intervention is deactivated when DSC is
switched off, refer to page
86 .
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up and a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
The active steering is no longer operational. At
low speed, larger steering wheel movements
are required, while the vehicle reacts more sen-
sitively to steering wheel movements in the
higher road speed range. The stability-promot-
ing intervention can also be deactivated. Pro-
ceed cautiously and drive defensively. Have the
system checked.
Brake force display
> Left-hand picture: normal braking.
> Right-hand picture: heavy braking.
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
1 Front airbags
2 Coupe: head airbags 3 Side airbags
4 Knee airbag
5 Knee airbag
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