2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 96

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Automatic transmission: You can use HDC in every drive position. 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 defective. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models. Displays in instrument cluster Starting assistant 1 2 Display for target speed HDC display 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 footbrake. 2. Release the footbrake and drive off quickly. The starting assistant holds the vehicle for approx. 2 seconds after releasing the footbrake. After releasing the footbrake, begin to drive immediately; otherwise, the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx. 1 second and your vehicle will start to roll backward.< Malfunction in driving-stability control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up, together with the indicator lamps for ABS, DSC and Tire Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor. A message appears on the Control Display. The driving-stability control systems have failed. Conventional braking efficiency remains available without limitations. 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 94 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG