2008 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 85

Electronic brake-force distribution This system controls the brake system's application pressure at the rear wheels to ensure stable deceleration. lute 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.< Brake assistant 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. DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC optimizes the vehicle stability and traction. It also detects unstable driving states such as understeering and oversteering, and helps keep the vehicle on course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by braking at the wheels. The DSC is operational every time you start the engine. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Do not reduce the additional safety margin of the system by taking risks.< Activating MDM You activate the M Dynamic Mode with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 53. With the ignition switched on you can change the settings of MDrive on the Control Display. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "MDrive" and press the controller. 4. Select "DSC" and press the controller. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the engine is started. The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp lights up continuously: 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 absoMobility Reference 83 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the engine is started. The indicator lamp lights up continuously: 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. Driving tips Indicator lamp Controls At a glance