CONTROLS -> Driving stability control systems for Your BMW M2 2 Door Second Generation (2022-2025)

Driving stability control systems  
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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  
M Setup  
Principle  
Principle  
The Antilock Braking System prevents locking  
of the wheels during the braking process.  
The SETUP button is used to configure various  
driving dynamics and drive systems.  
You remain able to steer your vehicle even dur-  
ing full braking, which increases active driving  
safety.  
General information  
When the drive-ready state is switched on after  
the idle state, an efficient vehicle condition is  
active by default.  
General information  
The Antilock Braking System is ready after  
each time drive-ready state is turned on.  
Overview  
Malfunction  
Button in the center console  
The warning light on the instrument  
cluster illuminates.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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The Antilock Braking System is not availa-  
ble.  
Steerability is limited during full braking.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
SETUP  
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Buttons on the steering wheel  
Icon  
System  
"Auto Start/Stop": Auto Start/Stop  
function, refer to page 115.  
Button Function  
M1 configuration.  
M Steptronic Sport transmission:  
"Drivelogic": shift modes and Drive-  
logic programs.  
M2 configuration.  
Drivelogic, refer to page 124.  
"DSC": Dynamic Stability Control, re-  
fer to page 188, and M Dynamic  
Mode, refer to page 190.  
Settings  
Icon  
System  
"M Sound": Sound Control, refer to  
page 131.  
"Engine": Drive, refer to page 130,  
programs.  
Manual transmission:  
Operation via SETUP  
"Gear Shift Assistant": RPM change  
at gear change.  
General information  
The settings from the SETUP button are ap-  
plied directly. The settings are not saved.  
Gear Shift Assistant, refer to  
page 118.  
"Chassis": programs of Adaptive M  
suspension, refer to page 225.  
Configuring M Setup  
"Steering": programs of Servotronic,  
refer to page 187.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Operation via M1/M2  
General information  
The settings for the driving dynamics and drive  
systems can be configured for the M1/M2 but-  
tons and retrieved if required.  
"Brake": programs of brake, refer to  
page 188.  
"M Traction Control": M Traction Con-  
trol, refer to page 191.  
The following systems can also be configured  
for M1/M2:  
With activated M1 or M2 configuration, any  
changes to the setting are immediately ap-  
plied.  
When M1/M2 is deactivated or reset, the driv-  
ing dynamics and drive systems are reset to  
their default settings.  
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Safety information  
Disabling M1/M2  
Press the corresponding button on the steering  
wheel.  
Warning  
Depending on the setting, Dynamic Stability  
Control may be restricted or not available  
when the M1 or M2 button is activated. There  
is a risk of accidents and risk of property  
damage. Note the settings for Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control in iDrive and take any necessary  
action. Modify your driving style and react, if  
necessary.  
Resetting M1/M2  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. "M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2  
CONFIGURATION"  
3. "Reset"  
4. "Reset M1 settings."  
To cancel resetting: "Cancel"  
Configuring M1/M2  
Display in the instrument cluster  
1.  
Press the button.  
Icon  
Description  
2. "M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2  
CONFIGURATION"  
Icon illuminates: corresponding  
configuration is activated.  
3. Select the desired setting.  
The individual settings are stored for the con-  
figuration currently in use.  
Alternatively, current system settings can be  
directly saved to M1 or M2. To do this, press  
and hold the desired button on the steering  
wheel until an acoustic signal sounds.  
Icon illuminates and "Function  
cannot currently be activated."  
appears: Configuration cannot  
be activated due to current  
driving situation.  
Activating M1/M2  
Press the corresponding button on the steering  
wheel:  
Reactivate configuration when  
the lettering is not illuminated.  
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Activate M1.  
M MODE  
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Activate M2.  
Principle  
Driver assistance and collision warning sys-  
tems can be adapted to the situation via M  
MODE.  
"M1 CONFIGURATION" or "M2  
CONFIGURATION": If DSC OFF or M Dynamic  
Mode is set, a message is displayed on the  
instrument cluster. This message is confirmed  
by pressing the button again.  
The display on the instrument cluster and  
the Head-up display view change with the se-  
lected drive mode.  
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General information  
Overview  
The following driving modes are available:  
Button in the vehicle  
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"ROAD"  
"SPORT"  
Depending on the equipment: "TRACK"  
The view on the instrument cluster changes  
depending on the selected drive mode.  
Safety information  
Warning  
M MODE  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk  
of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and  
actively intervene where appropriate  
Driving modes  
ROAD drive mode  
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All available collision warning systems are  
switched on.  
Warning  
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All available driver assistance systems are  
active.  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.  
Due to its limits, the system may not issue  
warnings or responses, or these may be is-  
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-  
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
ROAD drive mode is activated after drive-  
ready state is switched on.  
SPORT drive mode  
Depending on the equipment, the following  
systems are deactivated:  
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Lane departure warning.  
Manual Speed Limiter.  
Cruise control.  
Active Cruise Control with Distance Control.  
The vehicle automatically switches to ROAD  
driving mode when you activate certain sys-  
tems.  
Depending on vehicle equipment:  
TRACK driving mode  
In addition to the deactivated systems in  
SPORT drive mode, the following systems are  
deactivated, depending on vehicle equipment:  
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Speed Limit Info.  
Overview  
Forward Collision Mitigation.  
Active Blind Spot Detection.  
Button in the vehicle  
Rear-end collision preparation.  
Hazard flashing with hard braking right be-  
fore standstill is deactivated.  
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Control display is switched off.  
The functions of the entertainment system  
are switched off.  
Selecting the driving mode  
ROAD and SPORT drive modes can only be  
enabled when drive-ready state is switched  
on.  
SETUP  
TRACK drive mode can only be enabled when  
the vehicle is stationary or driving at a very low  
speed.  
Programs  
Program  
Steering force tuning  
"COMFORT" Low steering forces, good  
roadway feedback.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
"SPORT"  
High steering forces, maxi-  
mum roadway feedback.  
In addition, the collision warning systems can  
be adjusted.  
Additional information:  
Selecting a program  
Collision warning systems, refer to page 167.  
Using the button  
Servotronic  
Press the button and select the desired  
program on the control display.  
Principle  
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power  
steering function.  
Via iDrive  
Servotronic settings can be configured in M  
Setup.  
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 makes steering firmer when driving at  
faster speeds.  
Additional information:  
M Setup, refer to page 183.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Furthermore, the steering force adapts to the  
driving mode to convey a firm, sporty feel or a  
comfortable steering response.  
When the display for M Setup is acti-  
vated in the instrument cluster, the se-  
lected program is displayed.  
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Additional information:  
M Setup, refer to page 183.  
Central display area, refer to page 144  
Display in the instrument cluster  
When the display for M Setup is acti-  
vated in the instrument cluster, the se-  
lected program is displayed.  
Brake  
Principle  
The sensitivity of the brake pedal motions to  
the braking response can be adjusted.  
Additional information:  
Central display area, refer to page 144  
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:  
SETUP  
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Skidding, which can lead to oversteering.  
Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which  
can lead to understeering.  
Programs  
Safety information  
Program  
"COMFORT" Comfortable braking.  
"SPORT" Sensitive braking.  
Response characteristics  
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 system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Selecting a program  
Using the button  
Press the button and select the desired  
program on the control display.  
Via iDrive  
Brake settings can be configured in M Setup.  
Additional information:  
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Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
Warning  
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  
critical driving situations. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Drive  
with roof load only with activated Dynamic  
Stability Control.  
3.  
Press the button again to reactivate  
Dynamic Stability Control.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the follow-  
ing programs can be displayed and selected  
immediately after disabling Dynamic Stability  
Control:  
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M Traction Control, refer to page 191.  
M Drift Analyzer, refer to page 192.  
Overview  
Dynamic Stability Control settings can be con-  
figured in M Setup.  
Additional information:  
M Setup, refer to page 183.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
View when Dynamic Stability  
Control is deactivated.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic  
Stability Control is deactivated.  
Activating/deactivating Dynamic  
Stability Control  
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.  
General information  
Dynamic Stability Control is automatically acti-  
vated whenever drive-ready state is switched  
on.  
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control has failed or is initializing.  
Driving stabilization is restricted or has  
failed.  
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.  
If the warning light illuminates continuously,  
have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Activating/deactivating the system  
1.  
Press the button to open the menu.  
Automatic program change  
Dynamic Stability Control can be activated au-  
tomatically by Forward Collision Mitigation de-  
2. "DSC OFF"  
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pending on the situation. Deactivate Forward  
Collision Mitigation as necessary.  
Overview  
Additional information:  
Button in the vehicle  
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake inter-  
vention, refer to page 167.  
M Dynamic Mode  
Principle  
M Dynamic Mode allows a ride with high longi-  
tudinal and lateral acceleration but with limited  
driving stability.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Only in the absolute limit range does the sys-  
tem intervene for stabilization by reducing the  
engine power and by brake interventions on  
the wheels. In this driving condition, additional  
steering corrections may be necessary.  
Activate/deactivate the function  
1.  
Press the button to open the selec-  
tion menu.  
2. "MDM"  
General information  
You may find it useful to briefly activate the  
system under the following special circumstan-  
ces:  
M Dynamic Mode is activated.  
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When rocking the vehicle free from deep  
snow or driving off from loose ground.  
3.  
Press the button again to reactivate  
Dynamic Stability Control.  
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With an increased need for dynamics or  
longitudinal acceleration, for instance when  
driving on a race track.  
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic  
Stability Control.  
Safety information  
Warning  
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, stabi-  
lizing interventions are carried out only to a  
reduced extent. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding  
traffic closely and actively intervene where  
appropriate Do not jerk the steering wheel in  
response to a warning.  
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Display in the instrument cluster  
Safety information  
Icon  
Description  
Warning  
Display active and indicator  
light illuminates:  
The deactivation of the Dynamic Stability  
Control limits the driving stability. Depending  
on the selected setting of M Traction Control,  
minor or major wheelspin is possible, which  
limits, e.g., lane keeping while accelerating.  
There is a risk of accidents and risk of prop-  
erty damage. Adjust driving style to traffic  
conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate  
M Dynamic Mode is activated.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
warning light also flashes:  
M Dynamic Mode controls the  
driving and brake power.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Indicator and warning lights il-  
luminate:  
The M Dynamic Mode or the  
Dynamic Stability Control has  
malfunctioned.  
M Traction Control  
Principle  
SETUP  
M Traction Control permits the gradual adjust-  
ment of the wheel-slip behavior of the rear  
wheels during acceleration by regulating the  
driving power accordingly.  
Functional requirement  
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.  
General information  
If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated after  
an idle state, the M Traction Control level OFF/  
Level 0 is set.  
Additional information:  
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 188.  
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Selecting settings  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Icon  
Description  
Using the button  
Display is active and indicator  
light illuminates:  
The Dynamic Stability Control  
is deactivated.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
warning light also flashes: M  
Traction Control is regulating  
the drive power.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. "M Traction Control"  
M Traction Control level dis-  
play.  
3. Select the desired setting:  
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OFF/Level 0: support switched off.  
Wheels may spin strongly with severe  
oversteering.  
Indicator light flashes: M Trac-  
tion Control level is changed.  
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Level 10: maximum support. Wheels  
may spin slightly with slight oversteer-  
ing.  
M Drift Analyzer  
Via iDrive  
M Traction Control settings can be configured  
in M Setup.  
Principle  
The M Drift Analyzer detects and evaluates  
when the vehicle is moved in the drift.  
Additional information:  
M Setup, refer to page 183.  
General information  
For safety reasons, the use of the M Drift Ana-  
lyzer is only permitted outside of public road  
traffic and under suitable ambient conditions.  
Higher mechanical and thermal loads while  
drifting lead to increased wear. This wear is  
not covered by the warranty. Check the tire  
condition and the tire tread depth before driv-  
ing off.  
The data can be recorded as individual drifts or  
as total distance in a drift session.  
M Traction Control assists the driver depend-  
ing on the setting.  
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Additional information:  
Using the button  
M Traction Control, refer to page 191.  
1.  
Press the button.  
Safety information  
2. "DSC OFF"  
3. "M Drift Analyzer"  
4. "Activate"  
5. Confirm message.  
Warning  
The deactivation of the Dynamic Stability  
Control limits the driving stability. Depending  
on the selected setting of M Traction Control,  
minor or major wheelspin is possible, which  
limits, e.g., lane keeping while accelerating.  
There is a risk of accidents and risk of prop-  
erty damage. Adjust driving style to traffic  
conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate  
Via iDrive  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "M Drift Analyzer"  
4. "Activate"  
5. If necessary, "Activate anyway"  
Overview  
Set the M Traction Control level  
1.  
Apps menu  
Button in the vehicle  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "M Drift Analyzer"  
4. "M Traction Control"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Displays  
Indications on the control display  
The following information is shown on the con-  
trol display:  
Dynamic Stability Control  
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Values from the last and best drift.  
Drift angle performance values.  
Activating/deactivating the system  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The following icons are shown on the instru-  
ment cluster and, depending on vehicle equip-  
ment, on the Head-up display:  
General information  
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated when  
the M Drift Analyzer is activated.  
The system detects independently when a sin-  
gle drift starts and ends.  
Deactivating M Drift Analyzer activates Stabil-  
ity Control and 4WD mode.  
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Icon  
Description  
Assessment of the current drift.  
The number of stars that can  
be reached varies depending  
on the selected M Traction  
Control level.  
The better the drift, the more  
stars are filled out.  
Current drift is the best drift.  
M Drift Analyzer is activated.  
For an optimal drift, apply the  
accelerator pedal less.  
Reset the data  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "M Drift Analyzer"  
4. "Reset"  
Active M differential  
The active M differential provides for continu-  
ously variable locking of the rear axle differen-  
tial depending on the driving situation. This  
prevents an individual rear wheel from spin-  
ning even when the Dynamic Stability Control  
is turned off and in M Dynamic Mode, and thus  
enables optimum traction in all driving situa-  
tions.  
The driver is responsible adapting his or her  
driving style to the situation.  
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