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