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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle features and

options

M Drive

Concept

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

Individual settings can be carried out in two pre‐

assigned configurations for the vehicle.

When the engine is started, an efficient vehicle

state is active by default. M Drive is deactivated.

General information

Configurations

The configurations are preassigned as follows:

▷ "M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.

▷ "M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.

Anti-lock Braking System

ABS

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐

ing.

Setting options

Symbol

"DSC"

Meaning

The vehicle maintains its steering power even

during full brake applications, thus increasing ac‐

tive safety.

Dynamic Stability Control

DSC, refer to page 157,

and M Dynamic Mode

MDM.

ABS is operational every time you start the en‐

gine.

"Engine"

Programs of M Engine Dy‐

namics Control, refer to

page 116.

Brake assistant

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system

automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabil‐

ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the

braking distance to a minimum during emer‐

gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capa‐

bilities provided by the Antilock Brake System

ABS.

"Steering"

Programs of Servotronic,

refer to page 159.

"Transmission" Drivelogic, refer to

page 114: shift modes and

Drivelogic driving pro‐

grams.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

for the duration of the emergency stop.

Configuring M Drive

The preassigned configurations can be individu‐

ally adjusted.

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Via iDrive:

Indicator lights

1. "My Vehicle"

Symbol

Description

2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"

3. Select the desired setting option.

4. Select the desired channel.

Indicator light comes on: corre‐

sponding M Drive is activated.

Individual settings are stored for the profile cur‐

rently used.

When M Drive is active, any changes to the set‐

ting are immediately applied.

Indicator light flashes: M Drive

could not be activated.

Antilock braking system ABS or

Dynamic Stability Control DSC

directly regulate the driving sta‐

bility.

Activating/deactivating M Drive

Activating

Press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel:

Reactivate M Drive if indicator

light is no longer flashing.

▷

Activate M Drive 1.

Performing M Drive settings

using the buttons

▷

Activate M Drive 2.

If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a mes‐

sage appears in the instrument cluster. This

message is confirmed by pressing the button

again.

If M Drive is activated, individual settings can also

be modified outside of M Drive, for instance us‐

ing the buttons in the center console. This deac‐

tivates M Drive.

To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on

the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐

lowing buttons:

Deactivating

Press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel.

▷

To adopt the changed settings in M Drive, press

and hold the corresponding button.

Reset M Drive

Individual settings can be reset to default values.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"

3. "Reset M1" or "Reset M2"

4. "OK"

To cancel resetting: "Cancel"

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Overview

DSC Dynamic Stability

Control

Button in the vehicle

Concept

Within the physical limits, the system helps to

keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing

engine speed and by applying brakes to the indi‐

vidual wheels.

General information

DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐

ditions, for instance:

DSC OFF button

▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.

▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which

can lead to understeering.

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator light flashes: DSC controls

the drive and braking forces.

Safety information

The indicator light lights up: DSC has

malfunctioned.

WARNING

The system cannot serve as a substitute for the

driver’s personal judgment in assessing the

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

General information

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐

duced during acceleration and when driving in

curves.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again

as soon as possible.

WARNING

Deactivating DSC

When driving with a roof load, for instance with

roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐

ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk

of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐

tions. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC

Dynamic Stability Control when driving with

roof load.

Press and hold this button but not longer

than approx. 10 seconds, until the indicator

light for DSC OFF lights up in the instrument

cluster and displays DSC OFF.

DSC is switched off.

Activating DSC

Press button.

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DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator light go

out.

Activating MDM

Press the button briefly.

The MDM and DSC OFF symbols in the

instrument cluster light up.

Indicator/warning lights

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

Deactivating MDM

The indicator light lights up: DSC is de‐

activated.

Press the button.

The MDM and DSC OFF symbols go out.

M Dynamic Mode MDM

Concept

M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on a

dry roadway with high longitudinal and transverse

acceleration but with limited vehicle stability.

Via iDrive

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"

3. "DSC"

4. "MDM"

Only in the absolute limit area does the system

intervene for stabilization by reducing the engine

power and by braking interventions on the

wheels. In this driving condition, additional steer‐

ing corrections may be necessary.

To open M Drive with the selected settings,

press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel:

▷

You may find it useful to briefly activate MDM

under the following special circumstances:

▷

▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-

covered roads.

A message appears in the instrument cluster.

This message is confirmed by pressing the but‐

ton again.

▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driv‐

ing off from loose ground.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

Deactivating MDM

Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on

the steering wheel again.

Safety information

M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected un‐

der M Drive are deactivated.

WARNING

When M Dynamic Mode is activated, stabilizing

interventions are carried out only to a reduced

extent. There is a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Adjust driving style to traf‐

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively

intervene where appropriate. Do not jerk the

steering wheel in response to a warning.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again

as soon as possible.

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makes steering more direct when driving at

faster speeds.

Indicator/warning lights

Symbol

Description

Furthermore, the steering force adapts according

to the driving program, so that a direct, sporty

feel or a comfortable steering response is con‐

veyed.

Symbols light up:

M Dynamic Mode is activated.

Programs

Steering force setting options:

▷ "Sport Plus": high.

▷ "Sport": medium.

▷ "Comfort": low.

DSC indicator light also flashes:

M Dynamic Mode controls the

drive forces and braking forces.

Indicator lights light up:

Selecting a channel

M Dynamic Mode or DSC has

failed.

Via iDrive

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"

3. "Steering"

Active M differential

4. Select the desired channel.

When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐

ately applied.

Concept

The active M differential provides for continu‐

ously variable locking of the rear axle differential

depending on the driving situation. This prevents

individual rear wheels from spinning even when

DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic Mode,

enabling optimum traction to be achieved in all

driving situations.

To activate M Drive with the selected settings,

press the corresponding button on the steering

wheel:

▷

The driver is responsible adapting his or her driv‐

ing style to the situation.

Using the button

Servotronic

Concept

Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steer‐

ing function.

The system provides the steering force with

more support at low speeds than at higher ones.

This makes it easier to park, for instance, and

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Press the button repeatedly until the de‐

sired program is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

Display in the instrument cluster

Servotronic with selected program with

activated display of the System states of

the driving dynamics, refer to page 124.

Drive-off assistant

Concept

This system supports driving off on uphill grades.

The parking brake is not required.

Driving off with the drive-off

assistant

1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive off without

delay.

After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is

held in place for approx. 2 seconds.

Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is

used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.

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