Mini Countryman owners manual page 73

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CONTROLS Technology for driving comfort and safety enter the sensors' blind spots before or after a force. Thus, the system helps keep braking dis- continuous audible signal is given. Higher, pro-tance to a minimum. At the same time, all the truding objects, such as wall ledges, may not be benefits provided by ABS are exploited. detectable. Therefore, always drive cautiously; Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or duration of the full braking application. property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.< Dynamic Stability Control DSC Driving stability control The concept DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing systems traction when you pull away from rest or accel- erate. Your MINI has a number of systems that help to DSC also detects unstable driving conditions maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse such as when the vehicle's rear end fishtails or driving conditions. the vehicle is sliding on its front wheels. In these The laws of physics cannot be repealed, cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe even with driving stability control systems. course within physical limits by reducing engine An appropriate driving style always remains the output and through braking actions at the indi- responsibility of the driver. Therefore do not vidual wheels. reduce the additional safe ty margin by engaging Every time that the engine is started, DSC is in hazardous driving thereby running the risk of ready to operate. an accident.< Antilock Brake System ABS Deactivating DSC ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak- ing. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. Braking safely, refer to page105. ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Cornering Brake Control CBC Press the switch until the DSC OFF indicator Driving stability and steering characteristics are lamp on the speedometer lights up and DSC OFF further enhanced while braking in turns or dur-is displayed on the tachometer. DSC is deacti- ing a lane change. vated. Stabilizing and propulsion promoting Electronic brake-force distribution EBVactions are no longer executed. The system controls the brake pressure in the When driving with snow chains or to 'rock free' rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.in snow, it can be helpful to switch off DSC for a brief period. Brake Assist To increase vehicle stabiity,l activate DSC again Rapidly depressing the brake causes this system as soon as possible. to automatically develop maximum braking 72 Online Edition for Part no. 01402917368 - © 10/12 BMW AG

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