2007 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 90

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during full braking. This system exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking. A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there. To support enhanced operating stability, reactivate DSC again as soon as possible. Activating DSC Press the button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when starting off and accelerating. The system also identifies unstable driving conditions, such as a loss of traction at the rear of the vehicle or sliding of the vehicle in its front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle safely stay on course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by applying the brakes differently in the individual wheels. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not restrict the additional safety margin with a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a risk of an accident.< For better control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deactivated. DTC Dynamic Traction Control DTC is a variant of DSC for special road conditions, e.g. uncleared snow-covered roads, that is optimized for forward momentum. The system ensures maximum forward momentum, but with limited driving stability. Therefore, drive with appropriate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances: > When driving on snowy inclines, in slush, or on unplowed, snow-covered road surfaces > When rocking a stuck vehicle free or when starting off in deep snow or on loose ground > When driving with snow chains* Deactivating DSC Activating DTC Press the button until the DSC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up, but not for longer than approx. 10 seconds. DTC Dynamic Traction Control and DSC are deactivated together. Interventions promoting stability and forward momentum will no longer be carried out. The stability-promoting intervention of the active steering* is also deactivated, refer to page 94. Press the button; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. 88 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 312 - © 02/07 BMW AG