2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 90

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances: > When driving on snowy inclines, in slush, or on unplowed, snow-covered road surfaces > When rocking a stuck vehicle free or when starting off in deep snow or on loose ground > When driving with snow chains* 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 on Canadian models. Activating DTC Press the button; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The DSC indicator lamp lights up. A message appears on the Control Display. A malfunction has occurred in the DSC and DTC. The stability maintenance functions are no 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 on Canadian models. For better control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp lights up: DTC is activated. Starting assistant Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. 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, drive off quickly, otherwise the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx. 2 seconds and it begins to roll back.< 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 88 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG