2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual - Page 89
2008 BMW X6 Manual
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For better control The indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamps light up: DTC is activated. Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out. Press the BC button on the turn signal lever repeatedly until the display appears, refer to arrow. The drive train and wheels are schematically depicted. Bar graphs show the current distribution of drive torque. The longer an illuminated bar is, the greater the drive torque in the related wheel. Dynamic Performance Control The concept Dynamic Performance Control optimizes the handling characteristics of your BMW when starting off, cornering, and during evasive maneuvers. To achieve this, the system variably distributes the drive torque of the rear axle to the two rear wheels. This further increases the steering precision and tracking stability of your vehicle. If xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control are malfunctioning, the instrument panel display appears in gray. HDC Hill Descent Control 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 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 walking speed, approx. 5 mph/8 km/h, and then maintains this speed at a constant. Only use HDC in transmission positions D or R. Display The instrument panel display shows how xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control are distributing the drive torque. Increasing or reducing speed You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx. 4 mph/6 km/h to 87 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility 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 forces to the front and rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions. Malfunction Driving tips xDrive Controls At a glance
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