Xdrive, Dsc dynamic stability control xdrive – BMW X5 4.8is SAV 2004 User Manual

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DSC Dynamic Stability Control

xDrive

Switching off DSC

Press the button; the indicator lamp
comes on and stays on.

Stabilizing interventions of the chassis
control system DSC are no longer avail-
able. However, the braking interven-
tions that simulate the function of the
differential lock continue to be active.

In the following exceptional circum-
stances, it may be effective to switch
off the DSC for a short period:

When rocking the vehicle and starting
off in deep snow or on loose road
surfaces

On sandy road surfaces

On poor surfaces with deep ruts

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If the wheels churn on muddy sur-
faces

When driving with snow chains.

As a result of the braking interven-
tions, the brakes may be sub-

jected to additional loads when the sys-
tem is switched off. In order to limit the
brake temperature, brief automatic
masking of the brake activation is pos-
sible.
To maintain vehicle stability, always
drive with the system switched on when
possible.

Switching DSC on

Press the DSC button again; the indica-
tor lamp goes out. DSC is now acti-
vated.

Malfunction

Please be sure to observe the informa-
tion on the DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol/xDrive warning lamp on page

and on the possible lamp combinations
that can light up on page

xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of
your X5. The combined effects of xDrive
and DSC further optimize the traction
and dynamic driving characteristics.
The 4-wheel drive system xDrive vari-
ably distributes the drive torque to the
front and rear axle depending on the
driving situation and prevailing road
conditions.

Malfunction

Please be sure to observe the informa-
tion on the DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol/xDrive warning lamp on page

and on the possible lamp combinations
that can light up on page