BMW 5 Series: DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by braking the individual wheels.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving conditions, for instance:
- Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
- Loss of traction of the front wheels, which can lead to understeering.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
When driving with a roof load, for instance with roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's center of gravity is higher, which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situations.
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
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DSC OFF
Deactivating/activating DSC
General information
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
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Hold the button down until DSC
OFF is
displayed in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light is illuminated.
Activating DSC
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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
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The indicator light lights up:
DSC is deactivated.
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The indicator light flashes:
DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunctioned.
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DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on special
road conditions or loose road surfaces, for instance
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xDrive
Concept
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehicle.
The interaction of xDrive and DSC Dynamic
Stability Control further optimizes traction and
driving dynamics. xDrive variably distributes t
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Control elements
Buttons and functions
Press: switches sound
output on/off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes
the station/track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
Programmable memory
buttons.
Changing the waveband/
satellite radio.
Depending on the
Operation
There are two ways to activate the Parking Maneuvering Assistant function:
Activation via parking assistance button
Activation by "Engaging reverse gear" followed by "iDrive controller
operation"
Activation via parking assistance button
When the PMA is activated via the parking assistance butt
