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

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
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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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
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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General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following
can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel and via the displays in the instrument cluster
and the Head-up Display:
Current audio source.
Phone redial.
Activating a list and adjus
Tire size
245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Maximum tire load
Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible
weight for which the tire is approved.