BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 217

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
Warning
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk
of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐
tions. There may be a risk of accident or risk of
damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC
Dynamic Stability Control when driving with
roof load.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF
Deactivating/activating DSC
General information
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Hold the button down until DSC OFF is
displayed in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light is illuminated.
Driving stability control systems
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Activating DSC
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Display
In the instrument cluster
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light lights up: DSC is de‐
activated.
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
M Dynamic Mode MDM
Concept
M Dynamic Mode MDM makes it possible to
drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and
transverse acceleration but with limited vehicle
stability.
Only in the absolute limit area does the system
intervene for stabilization by reducing the engine
power and by braking interventions on the
wheels. In this driving condition, additional steer‐
ing corrections may be necessary.
General information
You may find it useful to briefly activate MDM
under the following special circumstances:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-
covered roads.
▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driv‐
ing off from loose ground.
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