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Driving stability control systems  
CONTROLS  
Driving stability control systems  
Vehicle features and options Brake assistant  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
The brake assistant automatically applies  
maximum braking assistance when the brake  
pedal is depressed quickly. This reduces the  
braking distance to a minimum for full braking.  
Additional information:  
To make full use of braking assistance, do not  
reduce the pressure on the brake pedal during  
full braking.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Antilock Braking System  
Drive-off assistant  
Principle  
Principle  
The Antilock Braking System prevents locking  
of the wheels while braking.  
The drive-off assistant supports driving off on  
uphill grades.  
You remain able to steer your vehicle even dur-  
ing full braking, which increases active driving  
safety.  
Driving off  
1. Hold the vehicle by depressing the brake  
pedal.  
General information  
The Antilock Braking System is ready after  
each time drive-ready state is turned on.  
2. Release the brake pedal and drive off  
quickly.  
After the brake pedal is released, the vehicle is  
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
Malfunction  
Depending on the vehicle loading, the vehicle  
may roll back slightly.  
The warning light on the instrument  
cluster illuminates.  
In order to prevent rolling back when driving  
off, use the parking brake.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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The Antilock Braking System is not availa-  
ble.  
1.  
Pull and release switch before driv-  
ing off.  
Steerability is limited during full braking.  
The parking brake is set.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
2. Step on the accelerator pedal sufficiently to  
drive off.  
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Driving stability control systems  
CONTROLS  
Overview  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Button in the vehicle  
Principle  
Dynamic Stability Control helps keep the vehi-  
cle on a steady course in critical driving situa-  
tions. The drive power is reduced depending  
on the situation, and wheels can be braked  
individually.  
General information  
The system detects the following unstable  
driving conditions, for instance:  
Dynamic Stability Control  
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Skidding, which can lead to oversteering.  
Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which  
can lead to understeering.  
Activating/deactivating Dynamic  
Stability Control  
Safety information  
General information  
Warning  
Dynamic Stability Control is automatically acti-  
vated whenever drive-ready state is switched  
on.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react  
to all traffic situations. There is a risk of  
accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-  
tions. Watch the surrounding traffic situation  
closely, be ready to take over steering and  
braking at any time, and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, driv-  
ing stability is limited when accelerating and  
cornering.  
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic  
Stability Control as soon as possible.  
Activating/deactivating the system  
1.  
Press the button to open the menu.  
Warning  
2. "DSC OFF"  
When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,  
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This  
increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in crit-  
ical driving situations. There may be a risk of  
accidents or risk of damage to property. Drive  
with roof load only with activated Dynamic  
Stability Control.  
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
3.  
Press the button again to reactivate  
Dynamic Stability Control.  
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Driving stability control systems  
CONTROLS  
lowed snow covered roads or loose road surfa-  
ces, but with somewhat limited driving stability.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
View when Dynamic Stability  
Control is deactivated.  
General information  
The vehicle has maximum traction when Dy-  
namic Traction Control is on. Driving stability  
is limited during acceleration and when corner-  
ing.  
Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic  
Stability Control is deactivated.  
A brief activation of the Dynamic Traction Con-  
trol may be useful in the following situations:  
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control is regulating the driving and  
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.  
Reduce speed and modify your driving style to  
the driving circumstances.  
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When driving in slush or on uncleared,  
snow-covered roads.  
When driving off from deep snow or loose  
ground.  
When driving with snow chains.  
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control has failed or is initializing.  
Driving stabilization is restricted or has  
failed.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
If the warning light illuminates continuously,  
have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Automatic program change  
Dynamic Stability Control can be activated au-  
tomatically by Forward Collision Mitigation de-  
pending on the situation. Deactivate Forward  
Collision Mitigation as necessary.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake inter-  
vention, refer to page 160.  
Activating/deactivating the Dynamic  
Traction Control  
Dynamic Traction Control  
1.  
Press the button to open the menu.  
Principle  
2. "Traction"  
The Dynamic Traction Control is a variant of  
the Dynamic Stability Control where the drive  
power is optimized.  
Dynamic Traction Control is activated and  
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
The system ensures maximum drive power  
on unusual road conditions, for instance unp-  
3.  
Press the button again to reactivate  
Dynamic Stability Control.  
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Driving stability control systems  
CONTROLS  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
M sport differential  
View when Dynamic Traction  
Control is activated.  
The M Sport differential provides for continu-  
ously variable locking of the rear axle differen-  
tial, depending on the driving situation. This  
prevents spinning of a single rear wheel and  
thereby provides optimal traction in any driving  
situation.  
Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic  
Traction Control is activated.  
The driver is responsible adapting his or her  
driving style to the situation.  
Automatic program change  
In certain situations, Dynamic Stability Control  
is activated automatically:  
Variable sport steering  
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Active Cruise Control with Distance Control  
is activated.  
The variable sports steering facilitates direct  
and agile handling with little steering effort.  
The variable sports steering works independ-  
ently of the current speed, varying the steering  
gear ratio in line with the steering angle.  
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In case of a brake intervention by For-  
ward Collision Mitigation. Deactivate For-  
ward Collision Mitigation as necessary.  
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If the suspension control system fails.  
The vehicle has a flat tire.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake inter-  
vention, refer to page 160.  
BMW xDrive  
Principle  
BMW xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of  
the vehicle. Concerted action by the BMW  
xDrive and other suspension control systems  
such as Dynamic Stability Control further opti-  
mizes traction and driving dynamics.  
General information  
BMW xDrive variably distributes the drive  
forces to the front and rear axles as required  
by the driving situation and road conditions.  
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