BMW 5 Series: 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 unplowed snowy roads, but with somewhat limited driving stability.
General information
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maximum traction. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC in the following situations:
- When driving in slush or on uncleared, snowcovered roads.
- When driving off from deep snow or loose ground.
- When driving with snow chains.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
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DSC OFF
Activating/deactivating DTC
Activating DTC
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator light go out.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Indicator/warning lights
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The indicator light lights up:
DTC is activated.
Automatic program change
The system automatically switches to "DSC ON" in the following situations:
- If Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function ACC is activated.
- On a braking intervention by the Intelligent Safety systems.
- The vehicle has a flat tire.
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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
Cruise control
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed can be adjusted
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The
system accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
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Using the voice activation
system
Activating the voice activation
system
1. Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The symbol on the Control Display
indicates
that the voice activation system is
active.
No other commands may be available. In this
case, operate the function via iDri
Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever position D,
N, R
Drive mode D.
Neutral N.
R is reverse.
With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly push
the selector lever in the desired direction, past a
resistance point, if needed. The selector lever returns
to the center position in each case.
To prevent the
