Variable Sports Steering; Drive Experience Switch; Dsc Off; Traction - BMW 116i 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

In particular road conditions, for example roads
on which snow has not been cleared, the system
ensures maximum forward momentum but limi‐
ted driving stability.
Therefore, drive with the appropriate caution.
In the following exceptional situations it may be
best to activate DTC for a short time:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
▷ If the car has to be rocked out of or started
in deep snow or on a loose surface.
▷ Driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating Dynamic
Traction Control, DTC
With activated Dynamic Traction Control, DTC
you have maximum traction on loose surfaces.
Driving stability is limited on accelerating and
cornering.
Activating DTC
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the DSC indicator light is illu‐
minated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC indicator light
extinguish.

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.
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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.
Operation of the programs
Press the button
Automatic program change
In the following situations, there is an automatic
switch to COMFORT:
▷ In the event of a flat tyre.

DSC OFF

When you select DSC OFF, see page 93, driving
stability during acceleration and cornering is re‐
stricted.

TRACTION

With TRACTION you have maximum traction on
loose surfaces. Dynamic, see page 94, Traction
Control, DTC, is activated. Driving stability is
limited on accelerating and cornering.
SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimised chassis* with re‐
stricted driving stability.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
Driver assumes part of the task of stabilising the
vehicle.
Program
DSC OFF
TRACTION
SPORT+*
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO*