BMW 2007 550I Sedan User Manual

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For better control

The indicator lamp flashes:
DTC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up:
DTC is activated.

Deactivating DTC

Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.

xDrive on 528xi, 535xi

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

HDC Hill Descent Control on 528xi,
535xi

The concept

HDC is a system for driving downhill in steep
terrain. This system reduces vehicle speed on
steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to
maintain even better control of your BMW
under these conditions. The vehicle moves at
approximately twice walking speed without
active intervention from the driver.
HDC is available for activation at vehicle speeds
below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving
down steep hills with a speed below approx.
22 mph/35 km/h, the vehicle reduces speed
automatically down to approximately double
walking speed, approx. 7 mph/12 km/h, and
then maintains this speed at a constant.
You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary
this automatically controlled speed within a
range extending from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h to
15 mph/25 km/h.
You can specify a target speed within the same
range by using the lever of the cruise control

Activating HDC

You can activate HDC:

with the programmable buttons on the
steering wheel, refer to page

using iDrive

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Press the controller to open the menu.

Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.

Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "HDC" is selected and press
the controller.

Select "HDC on" and press the controller.

HDC is shown in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is automatically braked, a message
is displayed on the Control Display for approx.
20 seconds.

Deactivating HDC

When you use the programmable buttons on
the steering wheel or via iDrive, the HDC display
goes out.
HDC is automatically deactivated in the follow-
ing situations:

Above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h

After switching off the ignition

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