2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 77
2006 BMW M5 Manual
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driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin further by taking risks.< iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 5. Select "DSC" and press the controller. 6. Select "M Dynamic Mode" and press the controller. DSC indicator lamp The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the engine is started. The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC is deactivated. M Dynamic Mode MDM The M Dynamic Mode is a mode of the DSC Dynamic Stability Control. It enables driving with greater longitudinal and lateral acceleration on dry road surfaces, however with limited vehicle stability. The system does not provide stabilizing intervention by reducing the engine output and braking at the wheels until the absolute driving limit is reached. Steering corrections by the driver may also be required in this driving state. The M Dynamic Mode is deactivated each time the engine is started. With the M Dynamic Mode activated, stabilizing interventions are only carried out to a reduced degree.< To maintain vehicle stability, drive with DSC activated and the M Dynamic Mode deactivated whenever possible.< Deactivating MDM again Press the button on the steering wheel again; the MDM indicator lamp goes out. Switching off DSC MDM indicator lamp The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the engine is started. The indicator lamp stays lit: M Dynamic Mode is activated. The indicator lamp lights up continuously and the DSC indicator lamp flashes: the M Dynamic Mode is active and controls the drive and braking forces. Press the DSC button; the DSC indicator lamp lights up continuously. DSC and MDM are deactivated. A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there. When rocking free and starting off from deep snow or on loose road surfaces, it may be practical to briefly deactivate DSC. You activate the M Dynamic Mode with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 48. With the ignition switched on you can change the settings of MDrive on the Control Display. 75 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Activating MDM Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls 4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller. At a glance