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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety – BMW X3 3.0i SAV 2004 User Manual

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Activating the system

Press the button; the indicator lamp comes
on.

The indicator lamp flashes when the brakes
are applied automatically.

Deactivating the system

Press the button again; the indicator lamp
goes out.

Above approx. 35 mph/60 km/h HDC is
immediately deactivated, and when the
ignition is switched off after approx.
10 seconds.

Using HDC

On manual transmission vehicles:
Use HDC in first gear and in reverse gear,
as in the higher gears the engine braking
effect diminishes.

On automatic transmission vehicles:
You can use HDC in every drive position.

Malfunction

If the indicator lamp in the button goes out
in the HDC mode or fails to light up when
the button is pressed:
HDC is temporarily not available, as the
brake temperature is too high.

Malfunctions of the driving stability
control systems

The red brake warning lamp lights
up together with the warning lamps
for ABS and DSC/xDrive. In addi-
tion, a warning signal sounds:
ABS, DSC and xDrive have failed.
Drive may then only be carried out
via the rear axle. Please have it

checked by the nearest BMW Sports Activ-
ity Vehicle Center.

Proceed cautiously and defensively.
When driving on poor roads, refrain

from using full throttle and avoid pressing
the accelerator beyond the kickdown point.
Otherwise the drive train may be damaged
or accidents can occur.

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If the brake warning lamp lights up yellow in
the described combination, the Electronic
brake-force distribution EBV is still avail-
able.

Indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.

The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up in yellow.
Dynamic Brake Control DBC is

defective. Have the system checked and
repaired at your BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center as soon as possible.

Warning lamp for Canadian models.

The warning lamp lights up continu-
ously and a warning signal sounds:
DSC or the xDrive all-wheel system

has failed.
The stabilizing interventions of DSC or the
all-wheel drive system xDrive are no longer
available. Drive may then only be carried
out via the rear axle. Please have it
checked by the nearest BMW Sports Activ-
ity Vehicle Center.

Proceed cautiously and defensively.
When driving on poor roads, refrain

from using full throttle and avoid pressing
the accelerator beyond the kickdown point.
Otherwise the drive train may be damaged
or accidents can occur.

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The warning lamp lights up:
Malfunction in the driving stability
control systems. HDC is no longer

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