BMW 5 SEDAN Series Owner's Manual page 211

DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where drive power is optimized.
The system ensures maximum drive power on
unusual road conditions, for instance unplowed
snow covered roads, or loose road surfaces, but
with somewhat limited driving stability.
General information
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC in
the following situations:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-
covered roads.
▷ When driving off from deep snow or loose
ground.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF
Driving stability control systems
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Activating/deactivating DTC
Activating DTC
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light lights up: DTC is acti‐
vated.
Automatic program change
In certain situations, the Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol DSC is activated automatically:
▷ If Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go func‐
tion ACC is activated.
▷ On a brake intervention by the Intelligent
Safety systems.
▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.
xDrive
Concept
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehi‐
cle. The interaction of xDrive and other suspen‐
sion control systems, such as DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control, further optimizes traction and
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