Dynamic Stability Control Dsc - BMW AG Owner's Handbook Manual

Dynamic Stability Control DSC

The principle
DSC assists driving stability in critical
situations.
The DSC system is in operation when-
ever the engine has been started.
DSC incorporates the functions of
Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
Cornering Brake Control CBC.
Cars with four-wheel drive, see
page 81 ff.
Telltale and warning lights
The telltale light in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly
after the ignition is switched on,
see page 19.
> If the telltale light flashes: DSC is
controlling drive and braking forces
> If the telltale light remains perma-
nently on: the button has been
pressed to deactivate DSC; DTC and
DBC are ready. There is no indicator
to show when DTC is in action.
The telltale light and the brake
warning light remain perma-
nently yellow:
DSC, DTC and DBC have been
switched off at the button, or are
defective.
Note, however, that the car remains
operational without DSC. In the event of
a malfunction, consult BMW Service or
a workshop employing trained person-
nel and working to the specifications
issued by BMW.
Deactivating DSC/activating DTC
Briefly press the DSC button: the tell-
tale light remains permanently on.
DSC is deactivated; DTC is ready.
In the following exceptional situations it
may be best to activate DTC for a short
time:
> If the car has to be rocked out of a
hollow or a soft surface, or started in
deep snow or on a loose surface
> If you are driving on snow-covered
gradients, in deep snow, or on hard-
packed snow
> If snow chains are fitted.
Traction is boosted by reducing the sta-
bilising influences.
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