BMW 7 E65 owners manual page 98

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To maintain optimal stability, drive Driving stability control/ with the system on whenever pos- ABS Antilock Braking sible.< System Reactivating DSC The concept Select "Settings". Select "DSC" and con- firm your entry. DSC is now activated. The ABS enhances active safety by preventing indicator lamp in the Info Display goes out. the wheels from locking under braking. The laws of physics cannot be ABS incorporates CBC and EBV. repealed, even with DSC. An approp- In case of malfunction riate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the If the indicator lamp lights up in additional safety margin provided by the yellow, this indicates that ABS has system as an excuse for taking unneces- been deactivated in response to a sary risks. system malfunction. Conventional braking When DTC is active, DSC provides only efficiency remains available without limita- limited system response up to a speed of tions. Please have the system inspected at approximately 45 mph (70 km/h). Interven- your BMW center. tion for stability-enhancement is reduced. Do not make any modifications to the DSC CBC Cornering Brake Control system. Never allow anyone other than CBC is a technical advance based on ABS. authorized professional technicians to It provides further enhancements in vehicle carry out service or repairs on the DSC stability and steering response during lane system.< changes and cornering at high rates of lat- DBC Dynamic Brake Control eral acceleration. When you apply the brakes rapidly, this EBV Electronic brake-force system automatically produces the max- distribution imum braking force boost and thus helps to EBV controls the brake system's applica- achieve the shortest possible braking dis- tion pressure at the rear wheels to ensure tance during panic stops. This system stable deceleration. exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake In case of malfunction pedal for the duration of the brake applica- If the brake system warning lamp tion. When the brake pedal is released, the lights up in red, appearing together DBC is deactivated. with the yellow indicator lamps for In the event of a malfunction, the ABS and DSC: the stability control warning lamp comes on with a is no longer operational. yellow light. Have the system If all three lamps light up in yellow: checked and repaired at your BMW center malfunction in the stability control as soon as possible. systems. Technology for comfort, convenience and safetyCheck Control messages, refer to page 85. While you may continue, you should Please note the supplementary information remember to proceed cautiously and drive provided in the Control Display. defensively while avoiding full brake appli- Warning lamp on Canadian models. cations. Please have the system checked at the nearest BMW center. 96 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG

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