BMW X3 E83 owners manual page 53

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Indicator lamp with the system switched on when possi- The indicator lamp in the instrument ble.< cluster goes out soon after you start Switching DSC on the engine. If the indicator lamp flashes: Press the DSC button again; the indicator DSC is active and is regulating the drive lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. and braking forces. DSC is now activated. The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off using the but- xDrive At a glance ton and the stabilizing interventions are no xDrive is the all-wheel drive system of your longer available. BMW X3. The combined effects of xDrive Switching off DSC and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driving characteristics. The all- wheel drive system xDrive variably distrib- utes the drive torque to the front and rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions. Hill Descent Control HDC Controls The concept HDC is a system for hill descent assistance Press the button; the indicator lamp comes that reduces the speed on steep downward on and stays on. inclines and makes it even easier to control Stabilizing interventions of the chassis con-the driving characteristics of your BMW trol system DSC are no longer available. under these conditions. However, the braking interventions that The vehicle moves at slightly more than simulate the function of the differential lock walking speed without active intervention continue to be active. from the driver. HDC is available for activation at vehicle In the following exceptional circumstances, speeds below approx. 20 mph/35 km/h. Driving tips it may be effective to switch off the DSC for When driving down steep hills with a speed a short period: below approx. 20 mph/35 km/h, the vehi- > When rocking the vehicle and starting cle reduces speed automatically down to off in deep snow or on loose road sur- slightly more than walking speed, approx. faces 5 mph/8 km/h, and then maintains this > On sandy road surfaces speed at a constant. > On poor surfaces with deep ruts You can use the accelerator or brakes to > If the wheels churn on muddy surfaces vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx. > When driving with snow chains. 3 mph/5 km/h to 15 mph/25 km/h. As a result of the braking interven- You can specify a target speed within the Mobility tions, the brakes may be subjected to same range by using the +/– buttons of the additional loads when the system is cruise control in the steering wheel. switched off. In order to limit the brake tem-HDC is automatically deactivated once perature, brief automatic masking of the vehicle speed again exceeds approx. brake activation is possible. 35 mph/60 km/h. To maintain vehicle stability, always drive 51 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 631 - © 07/03 BMW AG Reference

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