BMW 5 E60 E61 owners manual page 81

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Indicator and warning lamps for Deactivating DSC Canadian models. At a glance DTC Dynamic Traction Control In special driving states, e.g. in deep snow, DTC ensures maximum forward momen- tum. The gain in forward momentum also involves a reduction in driving stability. Press the DSC button for at least 3 sec- Controls DTC is active up to 45 mph/70 km/h. onds; the DSC indicator lamp in the instru- ment cluster lights up permanently. DSC is Activating DTC deactivated. Deactivating DSC automatically deacti- vates DTC as well. The systems for enhancing stability and traction are deacti- Driving tips vated, and there is no active braking inter- vention or torque control. A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there. To maintain optimal stability, drive Press the DSC button briefly; the with the system on whenever possi- Navigation DTC indicator lamp in the instru- ble.< ment cluster lights up permanently. Reactivating DSC You may find it useful to briefly activate Press the DSC button again briefly; the DTC under the following special circum- indicator lamp in the instrument cluster stances: goes out. DSC is now activated. > When rocking the vehicle and starting The laws of physics cannot be Entertainment off in deep snow or on loose road sur- repealed, even with DSC. An appro- faces priate driving style always remains the > When ascending snow-covered hills, responsibility of the driver. Therefore, do and when driving in deep or on hard- not reduce the additional safety margin packed snow again by taking risks. > When driving with snow chains. Do not make any modifications to the DSC Communications When DTC is active, DSC provides system. Never allow anyone other than only limited system response up to a authorized professional technicians to speed of approx. 45 mph/70 km/h. Control carry out service or repairs on the DSC sys- intervention for stability-enhancement is tem.< reduced.< DBC Dynamic Brake Control Deactivating DTC again When you apply the brakes rapidly, this Mobility Press the DSC button again; the DTC indi- system automatically produces the maxi- cator lamp in the instrument cluster goes mum braking force boost and thus helps to out. DSC is available once again without achieve the shortest possible braking dis- restriction. 79 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG Reference

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