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ASC+T
Reactivating the ASC+T
Press the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with ASC+T. It will
always be the driver's responsibility to
drive in a manner that matches road
conditions. This is why you should not
use the additional safety margin the
system provides as an excuse to take
risks.<
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
The concept
DSC maintains 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
under- or oversteering, and, within
physically feasible limits, helps keeping
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. DSC incorporates the
ADB and CBC (Cornering Brake
Control) functions.
The Automatic Differential Brake (ADB)
relies on selective braking applications
at the drive wheels to furnish the func-
tionality of a conventional limited-slip
differential for enhanced traction in crit-
ical driving conditions such as those
encountered on snow-covered road
surfaces, etc.
The ADB is operational when DSC is
switched off.
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Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster will go out shortly
after the ignition has been
switched on, refer to pages 18, 19.
The indicator lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive and braking
forces.
The indicator lamp stays lit:
DSC has been switched off with the
button; ADB is operational.
ADB control intervention is not indi-
cated.
The indicator and the brake
warning lamps will remain on
continuously:
The DSC, ADB and DBC have
been switched off with the
button or are defective.
The vehicle will remain completely
operational, however, without DSC. In
the event of a fault, please consult your
BMW center, refer to pages 18, 19.
Indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.
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