2009 BMW 650 Owner's Manual - Page 92

2009 BMW 650 Manual

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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety For better control The indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp lights up: DTC is activated. defective. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models. Starting assistant The starting assistant enables you to start off conveniently on slopes. The handbrake is not required for this purpose. 1. Hold the vehicle with the brake. 2. Release the brake and begin to drive immediately. After releasing the brake, begin to drive immediately; otherwise, the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx. 2 seconds and your vehicle will start to roll backward.< Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Malfunction in driving stability control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up yellow, together with the indicator lamps for ABS, DSC, and for the Tire Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor. A message appears on the Control Display. The driving stability control systems have failed. While you may continue, you should remember to proceed cautiously and drive defensively while avoiding full brake applications. The Tire Pressure Monitor or the Flat Tire Monitor is also malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models. Dynamic Drive* The concept Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and optimizes vehicle stability during cornering and evasive maneuvers. Dynamic Drive is based on active stabilizers on the front and rear axles. Suspension compliance adapts to suit driving conditions, varying from performance-oriented during cornering to smooth and comfort-oriented when the vehicle is proceeding in a straight line. During vehicle operation, the system continuously runs through closed-loop control cycles lasting only fractions of a second. The system assumes operational status each time you start the engine. The DSC indicator lamp lights up. A message appears on the Control Display. A malfunction has occurred in the DSC and DTC. The stabilizing actions are no longer available. The vehicle remains operational. Have the system checked as soon as possible. The brake system warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Display. The brake assistant is 90 FTM Flat Tire Monitor* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects a pressure loss in one tire by comparing the speeds of the individual wheels during driving. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG

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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
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For better control
The indicator lamp flashes:
DTC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up:
DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.
Malfunction in driving stability control
systems
The warning lamp for the brake system
lights up yellow, together with the indi-
cator lamps for ABS, DSC, and for the
Tire Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Mon-
itor. A message appears on the Control
Display. The driving stability control
systems have failed. While you may
continue, you should remember to pro-
ceed cautiously and drive defensively
while avoiding full brake applications.
The Tire Pressure Monitor or the Flat Tire Mon-
itor is also malfunctioning. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
The DSC indicator lamp lights up. A
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. A malfunction has occurred in the
DSC and DTC. The stabilizing actions are no
longer available. The vehicle remains opera-
tional. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
The brake system warning lamp lights
up yellow. A message appears on the
Control Display. The brake assistant is
defective. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
Starting assistant
The starting assistant enables you to start off
conveniently on slopes. The handbrake is not
required for this purpose.
1.
Hold the vehicle with the brake.
2.
Release the brake and begin to drive imme-
diately.
After releasing the brake, begin to drive
immediately; otherwise, the starting
assistant no longer holds the vehicle after
approx. 2 seconds and your vehicle will start to
roll backward.
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Dynamic Drive*
The concept
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and opti-
mizes vehicle stability during cornering and
evasive maneuvers.
Dynamic Drive is based on active stabilizers on
the front and rear axles. Suspension compli-
ance adapts to suit driving conditions, varying
from performance-oriented during cornering to
smooth and comfort-oriented when the vehicle
is proceeding in a straight line. During vehicle
operation, the system continuously runs
through closed-loop control cycles lasting only
fractions of a second.
The system assumes operational status each
time you start the engine.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor detects a pressure loss in
one tire by comparing the speeds of the individ-
ual wheels during driving.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG