Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Brake Assist; Dynamic Stability Control Dsc; Dynamic Traction Control Dtc - BMW 730i Owner's Handbook Manual

Cornering Brake Control CBC
When the brakes are applied while cornering or
when changing lanes, the vehicle's stability and
steering characteristics are further enhanced.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution

The system regulates the braking pressure on
the rear wheels in order to stabilise the braking
behaviour.

Brake assist

If the brake is pressed down rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the braking force to a
maximum and thus helps to keep the braking
distance as short as possible when a full brake
application is made. It also makes full use of the
advantages offered by ABS.
Maintain pressure on the brake during the
entire brake application.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC

DSC prevents the driving wheels losing traction
when you pull away from rest or accelerate. The
system is also able to detect unstable driving
conditions such as the breakaway of the vehi-
cle's tail or the pushing of the vehicle over the
front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps to keep
the vehicle on a safe course by reducing the
engine power and by braking interventions on
individual wheels within the physical limits.
Not even DSC can overcome the laws of
physics. It is therefore the driver's
responsibility to adopt a suitable driving style in
every situation. Do not undermine the addi-
tional safety afforded by this system by taking
driving risks; to do so will risk an
Deactivating DSC
1. Press the button to call up the start
menu.
2. Move the controller towards "Settings".
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3. Select "DTC" and press the controller at
least for 3 seconds.
The LED next to "DTC" and the indicator light
for DSC on the info display light up. Dynamic
Traction Control DTC and DSC are deactivated
together. Stabilising and propulsive interven-
tions are no longer executed.
To support the driving stability, activate DSC as
soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Select "DTC" anew and press the controller.
The LED on the control display and the DSC
indicator light on the info display go out.
For checking
If the indicator light is on:
DSC is deactivated.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC

DTC is a propulsion-optimised variant of the
DSC for special road conditions, e.g. snow-cov-
ered road surfaces. The system ensures maxi-
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mum propulsion there, however, with limited
driving stability. Therefore, drive accordingly
carefully.
In the following exceptional situations it may be
best to activate DTC for a short time:
> When driving on snow-covered slopes, in
slush or on snow-covered roads
> When driving to-and-fro from deep snow or
on loose earth
> When driving with snow chains
If the indicator light is flashing:
DSC is regulating the propulsive and
braking forces.
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