BMW X3 xDrive20i 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 102

Controls
Programs
The system provides two different programs.
The progams can be selected via the Drive ex‐
perience, see page 102.
SPORT
Resolute sports regulation of the shock absorb‐
ers for greater agility when driving.
SPORT+
Resolute sports regulation of the shock absorb‐
ers for greater agility when driving, with restric‐
ted driving stability.
COMFORT
Balanced vehicle control.
Variable sports steering
The variable sports steering amplifies the steer‐
ing angle of the front wheels when the steering
wheel is fully turned, for example in tight bends
or when parking. The steering becomes more
direct.
It also varies the force required when steering,
depending on the speed.
This enables a sports-oriented steering re‐
sponse. In addition, steering is made easier dur‐
ing parking and manoeuvring.
Drive experience switch
Principle
With the drive experience switch, certain prop‐
erties of the vehicle can be adjusted. Various
programs can be selected for this. Using the
drive experience button and using the DSC OFF
button, one program can be activated in each
case.
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Operation of the programs
Press the button
Automatic program change
In the following situations, there is an automatic
switch to COMFORT:
▷ Failure of the Dynamic Damper Control.
▷ Failure of the Dynamic Stability Control
DSC.
▷ In the event of a flat tyre.
▷ Activating cruise control in TRACTION or
DSC OFF mode.
DSC OFF
When you select DSC OFF, see page 99, driving
stability during acceleration and cornering is re‐
stricted.
TRACTION
With TRACTION you have maximum traction on
loose surfaces. Dynamic, see page 100, Trac‐
tion Control, DTC, is activated. Driving stability
is limited on accelerating and cornering.
SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimised chassis with re‐
stricted driving stability.
Driver assumes part of the task of stabilising the
vehicle.
Activating SPORT+
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument
Program
DSC OFF
TRACTION
SPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO