BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 213

Display in the instrument cluster
Symbol Description
Indicator lamp illuminates and
4WD is shown in the instrument
cluster:
"4WD" is activated.
Indicator lamp illuminates and
4WD is shown in the instrument
cluster:
"4WD Sport" is activated.
The indicator lamps illuminate
and 2WD is shown in the instru‐
ment cluster:
"2WD" is activated.
Active M Differential
The active M Differential blocks the rear axis
transmission steplessly, depending on the drive
situation. In so doing, even with the DSC
switched off and in M Dynamic Mode, spinning
of a single rear wheel is avoided and therefore
optimum traction is provided under all driving
conditions.
The driver is responsible for a driving style ap‐
propriate to the situation.
Servotronic
Principle
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steer‐
ing system.
The system provides more steering force assis‐
tance at lower speeds than at higher speeds.
This makes it easier to park, for example, and
provides a more direct steering feel when driving
at higher speeds.
Driving Stability Control Systems
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In addition, the steering force is adapted accord‐
ing to the programme, so that a direct, sporty
feel or a comfortable steering response is con‐
veyed.
Programs
The system offers several different steering
force tunings.
Programme Steering force tuning
"Comfort" Low steering forces, good road‐
way feedback.
"Sport" Medium steering forces, en‐
hanced roadway feedback.
"Sport Plus" High steering forces, maximum
roadway feedback.
Selecting a channel
Using the button
Press the button until the desired pro‐
gramme is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Via M Setup
It is possible to configure the required pro‐
gramme for Setup M1 or M2.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Setup"
3. "Configure M1" or "Configure M2"
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