BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 220

CONTROLS
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Symbol Description
DSC is deactivated.
DSC indicator light also blinks:
M Traction Control is also regu‐
lating the driving power.
M Traction Control level display.
Icon is blinking: M Traction Con‐
trol level is changed.
M Drift Analyzer
Concept
The M Drift Analyzer detects and evaluates
when the vehicle is moved in the drift.
General information
For safety reasons, the use of the M Drift Ana‐
lyzer is only permitted outside of public road traf‐
fic and under suitable ambient conditions.
Higher mechanical and thermal loads while drift‐
ing lead to increased wear. This wear is not cov‐
ered by the warranty. Check the tire condition
and the tire tread depth before driving off.
The data can be recorded as individual drifts or
as total distance in a drift session.
M Traction Control assists the driver depending
on the setting.
Additional information:
M Traction Control, refer to page 219.
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Safety information
Warning
The deactivation of the Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol DSC limits the driving stability. Depending
on the selected setting of the M Traction Con‐
trol, the minor or major wheelspin is possible,
which limits the tracking, e.g., while accelerat‐
ing. There may be a risk of accident or risk of
damage to property. Adjust driving style to traf‐
fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively
intervene where appropriate.
Activating/deactivating
General information
When the M Drift Analyzer is activated, the Dy‐
namic Stability Control DSC is deactivated.
The system detects independently when a single
drift starts and ends.
Using the button
1. Press and hold this button.
2. "Start M Drift Analyzer"
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Activate"
5. If necessary, "OK"
Via iDrive
1. "CAR"
2. "M menu"
3. "M Drift Analyzer"
4. Move the Controller to the right.
5. "Activate"
6. If necessary, "OK"
Start/end drift session
1. "CAR"
2. "M menu"