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82 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The concept DSC supports vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. Indicator lamp for DSC The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will go out shortly after the ignition has been switched on, refer to page 20. DSC optimizes driving stability and traction during acceleration and when you are starting from a standstill. In > The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is addition, it also recognizes unstable active and is controlling the drive vehicle conditions, such as understeertorque based on driving conditions ing and oversteering. By reducing > The indicator lamp does not go out engine power and applying brakes at after the engine is started or lights up the wheels, DSC helps to keep the continuously while you are driving: vehicle on a steady course within physDSC has been deactivated via the ically feasible limits. button or is defective. DSC starts up automatically each time you start the engine. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. The driver remains responsible for the consequences of any inadequate driving style. Therefore, do not take any risks because of the additional safety provided. Do not make any modifications to the DSC system. Allow only authorized technicians to perform service procedures on the DSC.< brakes to the wheels. Under these driving conditions the driver must be prepared to perform corrective steering movements if necessary. By default, M Track mode is off after each engine start. While M Track mode is active, stabilising interventions are performed to a reduced extent only.< To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with DSC switched on and M Track mode switched off whenever possible.< You can continue to drive the vehicle normally without DSC. In the event of a malfunction, contact a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW requirements with appropriately trained personnel. Indicator lamp for M Track mode The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the ignition is switched on. > Indicator lamp stays on: M Track mode ist on > Indicator lamp stays on and DSC indicator lamp flashes: M Track mode is actively regulating drive torque and braking forces. M Track mode* M track mode is a feature of the Dynamic Stability Control DSC, designed for driving on dry roads. It allows you to drive with higher longitudinal and lateral acceleration, whereas driving stability is somewhat reduced. Only in its absolute limit range will the system try to stabilize the vehicle by reducing engine power and applying Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG

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82
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
The concept
DSC supports vehicle stability, even in
critical driving situations.
DSC optimizes driving stability and
traction during acceleration and when
you are starting from a standstill. In
addition, it also recognizes unstable
vehicle conditions, such as understeer-
ing and oversteering. By reducing
engine power and applying brakes at
the wheels, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course within phys-
ically feasible limits.
DSC starts up automatically each time
you start the engine.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with DSC. The
driver remains responsible for the con-
sequences of any inadequate driving
style. Therefore, do not take any risks
because of the additional safety pro-
vided. Do not make any modifications
to the DSC system. Allow only autho-
rized technicians to perform service
procedures on the DSC.
<
Indicator lamp for DSC
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will go out shortly
after the ignition has been
switched on, refer to page
20
.
>
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is
active and is controlling the drive
torque based on driving conditions
>
The indicator lamp does not go out
after the engine is started or lights up
continuously while you are driving:
DSC has been deactivated via the
button or is defective.
You can continue to drive the vehicle
normally without DSC. In the event of a
malfunction, contact a BMW center or a
workshop that works according to
BMW requirements with appropriately
trained personnel.
M Track mode*
M track mode is a feature of the
Dynamic Stability Control DSC,
designed for driving on dry roads. It
allows you to drive with higher longitu-
dinal and lateral acceleration, whereas
driving stability is somewhat reduced.
Only in its absolute limit range will the
system try to stabilize the vehicle by
reducing engine power and applying
brakes to the wheels. Under these driv-
ing conditions the driver must be pre-
pared to perform corrective steering
movements if necessary.
By default, M Track mode is off after
each engine start.
While M Track mode is active, sta-
bilising interventions are per-
formed to a reduced extent only.
<
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with DSC switched
on and M Track mode switched off
whenever possible.
<
Indicator lamp for M Track mode
The indicator lamp goes out
shortly after the ignition is
switched on.
>
Indicator lamp stays on: M Track
mode ist on
>
Indicator lamp stays on and DSC
indicator lamp flashes:
M Track mode is actively regulating
drive torque and braking forces.