BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 210

CONTROLS
▷ Loss of traction at the rear which can lead to
oversteer.
▷ Loss of grip of the front wheels which can
lead to understeer.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your per‐
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐
tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐
not respond independently and appropriately in
all traffic conditions. There is a danger of acci‐
dents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐
tervene actively if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for example with
a roof rack, the higher centre of gravity can
mean that driving safety is no longer guaran‐
teed in critical driving situations. There is a dan‐
ger of accidents or damage to property. Do not
deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when
driving with a roof load.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF
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Deactivate/activate DSC
General
Driving stability during acceleration and cornering
is restricted if DSC is deactivated.
To assist driving stability, re-activate DSC as
soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Hold the button down until DSC OFF is
displayed in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator lamp is illuminated.
M xDrive, see page 212, appears on the Control
Display. The required programme can be selec‐
ted.
Activating DSC
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamps are extinguished.
Display
In the instrument cluster
DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster
when DSC is deactivated.
Indicator and warning lamps
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC is
deactivated.
If the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is
regulating the acceleration and braking
forces.
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC has
failed.