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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
The concept
DSC helps maintain vehicle stability,
even in critical driving situations.
The system optimizes vehicle stability
during acceleration and when starting
from a full stop, as well as optimizing
traction. In addition, it recognizes
unstable vehicle conditions, such as
understeering or oversteering, and, as
far as is possible within the laws of
physics, helps keep the vehicle on a
steady course by reducing the engine
speed and brake applications to the
individual wheels.
The DSC is operational every time you
start the engine.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly
after you switch on the ignition,
refer to page 22.
The indicator lamp flashes:
DSC is active and controls the drive
and braking forces.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after
the engine has been started, or if it
comes on during normal driving and
stays on:
The DSC has been switched off via the
button or there is a malfunction. You
can continue to drive the vehicle
normally, but without DSC.
In the event of a malfunction, please
consult your BMW center.
To deactivate the system
Press the button (arrow) – the indicator
lamp comes on and remains on.
When the DSC is deactivated, you are
operating the vehicle in the conven-
tional drive mode.
In the following exceptional circum-
stances, it may be effective to deacti-
vate the DSC for a short period:
> When rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
> When driving with snow chains.
To help maintain driving stability,
always drive with the DSC acti-
vated.<
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