BMW M5 F10 M Power owners manual page 117

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Seite 117 Driving stability control systemsControls Driving stability control systems After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is Vehicle equipment held in place for approx. 2 seconds. All standard, country-specific and optional Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer equipment that is offered in the model series is is being used, the vehicle may roll back described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ slightly. ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optionalDriving off without delay equipment or country variant. This also applies After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐ for safety-related functions and systems. ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin Antilock Brake System ABS rolling back.◀ ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. DSC Dynamic Stability The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications, thus increasing active Control safety. The concept ABS is operational every time you start the en‐ gine. DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when driving away and accelerating. DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ Brake assistant tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐ ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine automatically produces the maximum braking speed and by applying brakes at individual force boost. This then reduces braking dis‐ wheels. tance to a minimum during full braking. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by Adjust your driving style to the situation ABS. An appropriate driving style is always the Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedalresponsibility of the driver. for the duration of the full braking. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety Drive-off assistant margin by driving in a risky manner.◀ This system supports driving away on gradi‐ ents. The parking brake is not required. Indicator/warning lamps 1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ brake. trols the drive forces and brake forces. 2. Release the foot brake and drive away The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has without delay. failed. 117 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 953 - VI/13

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