2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 95
2008 BMW 5 Series Manual
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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. Activating HDC You can activate HDC: > with the programmable buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 54 > using iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "HDC" is selected and press the controller. HDC Hill Descent Control on 528xi, 535xi The concept HDC is a system for driving downhill in steep terrain. This system reduces vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to maintain even better control of your BMW under these conditions. The vehicle moves at approximately twice walking speed without active intervention from the driver. HDC is available for activation at vehicle speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving down steep hills with a speed below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h, the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to approximately double walking speed, approx. 7 mph/12 km/h, and then maintains this speed at a constant. You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h to 15 mph/25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the lever of the cruise control*. 6. Select "HDC on" and press the controller. HDC is shown in the instrument cluster. If the vehicle is automatically braked, a message is displayed on the Control Display for approx. 20 seconds. Deactivating HDC When you use the programmable buttons on the steering wheel or via iDrive, the HDC display goes out. HDC is automatically deactivated in the following situations: > After switching off the ignition Using HDC Manual transmission: Use HDC in low gears and reverse gear. 93 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h Communications Entertainment Navigation xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of your BMW. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driving characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive torque to the front and rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions. Driving tips xDrive on 528xi, 535xi Controls 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. At a glance