Dynamic Drive - BMW 730i Owner's Handbook Manual

Activating DTC
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
1. Press the button to call up the start
menu.
2. Move the controller towards "Settings".
3. Select "DTC" and press the controller.
The LED next to "DTC" and the indicator light
for DTC on the info display light up.
For checking
If the indicator light is flashing:
DTC is regulating the propulsive and
braking forces.
If the indicator light is on:
DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC
Select "DTC" anew and press the controller.
The LED on the control display and the DTC
indicator light on the info display go out.

Dynamic Drive*

The principle
Dynamic Drive minimises side tilt of your car
and optimises dynamic stability when cornering
or taking evasive action.
Dynamic Drive is based on active stabilisers on
the front and rear axles. Depending on the driv-
ing situation, the suspension response is sporty
when cornering and relaxed when driving
straight ahead. The system constantly acts
within a fraction of a second while the car is on
the move.
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The system is ready to operate each time the
engine is started.
Malfunction
The warning light comes on and a mes-
sage appears on the info display. The
system is faulty. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
If there is a malfunction, reduce your
speed accordingly, particularly on bends.
The suspension will be noticeably softer and
the vehicle will display a greater tendency to tilt
during cornering and in
If you are alerted to a loss of oil by a Check Con-
trol message, pull over as soon as possible at a
suitable place and switch off the engine. Do not
drive the car any further; contact BMW Service
instead.
Self-levelling suspension*
Malfunction
The warning light for self-levelling sus-
pension lights up yellow and a message
appears on the info display.
The self-levelling suspension has malfunc-
tioned.
Stop the car and check it:
> The vehicle is distinctly lower at the rear
than at the front, possibly just on one side,
for instance at the rear left compared with
the rear right.
> Ground clearance is reduced or ride com-
fort is noticeably poorer.
> The vehicle's ride height is normal but a
fault is displayed.
Take the car to the nearest BMW Service or to a
workshop that operates to BMW specifications
and has suitably trained personnel. In doing so,
drive carefully.
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