2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 86

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin further by taking risks.< Deactivating DSC ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page 123. CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking during curves or when braking during a lane change, driving stability and steering response are improved further. Press the button until the DSC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up, but not longer than approx. 10 seconds. DTC Dynamic Traction Control and DSC are deactivated together. Stabilizing interventions are now not carried out. A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible. Electronic brake-force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior. DBC Dynamic Brake Control 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. Activating DSC Press the button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. For better control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamps light up: DSC is deactivated. DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when starting off and accelerating. DSC 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 maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions in the individual wheels. 84 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG