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Check Control messages, refer to page 85. dency to tilt during cornering and in cross- Please note the supplementary information winds. provided in the Control Display. If a Check Control message stating that you should stop appears in addition to the Indicator and warning lamps on red symbol, stop immediately and switch At a glance Canadian models. off the engine. In this case the oil level in the reservoir may have dropped below the minimum, possibly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system. Please observe the additional instructions provided in the Control Display.< Controls Dynamic Drive EDC Electronic Damping Control* The concept Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and Driving tips optimizes vehicle stability during cornering and evasive maneuvers. Active stabilizers at the front and rear axles form the basis for Dynamic Drive. Suspen- sion compliance adapts to suit driving con- ditions, varying from performance-oriented during cornering to smooth and comfort- Navigation oriented when the vehicle is proceeding in a straight line. The suspension responds to changes in The system assumes operational status factors such as road surface, or operating each time you start the engine. conditions such as steering and braking, by adapting to the new conditions within frac- Driving with Dynamic Drive tions of a second. During vehicle operation, the system con- Comfort program Entertainment tinuously runs through closed-loop control The system automatically assumes opera- cycles lasting only fractions of a second. tion in its Comfort mode each time you start In case of malfunction the engine; this mode is suitable for use The symbol will light up, accompa- throughout the vehicle's entire speed range nied by a status message in the and regardless of load. Check Control. Please take note of Sport program Communications the additional information in the Control Activate in "Settings" menu with the igni- Display. tion on. You can find more detailed information on the Check Control starting on page 85. You should select the Sport program for If the Dynamic Drive system switches consistently performance-oriented off in response to malfunction, please response from shock absorbers and remember to adapt your speed accord- steering. Mobility ingly, especially in curves. The suspension will be noticeably softer and the vehicle will display a greater ten- 97 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Reference

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