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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, the system recog-

nizes unstable vehicle conditions (un-

dersteering or oversteering, for exam-

ple) and helps hold the vehicle on a

sure course by intervening via the

engine and by braking intervention at

the individual wheels.

The system activates automatically

each time you start the engine.

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Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster goes out shortly

after you switch on the ignition.

Refer to pages 21 and 22.

Indicator lamp flashes:

The system is active and governs drive

force and braking force.

If the indicator lamp fails to go out after

the engine is started, or if it comes on

during normal driving and stays on:

There is a system malfunction or the

system was deactivated with the but-

ton. You can continue to drive the vehi-

cle normally, but without DSC. Please

consult your BMW center for repairs.

To deactivate the system

Press the button, the indicator lamp

comes on.

The illustration depicts the arrangement

of the buttons if the vehicle is fully

equipped. This may vary, depending on

the equipment actually installed.

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

> or when driving with snow chains.

Refer also to page 118.

To reactivate the system

Press the button again; the indicator

lamp goes out.

The laws of physics cannot be re-

pealed, even with DSC. Any con-

sequences arising from traction loss

due to excessive vehicle speed remain

the responsibility of the driver. For this

reason, do not take risks by using the

additional safety margin provided by

the system as an excuse.<

For additional details concerning DSC,

please refer to the chapter describing

"Advanced technology" on page 173.

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