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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)The conceptDSC maintains vehicle stability, even in
critical driving situations.
The system optimizes vehicle stability
during acceleration and when starting
from a full stop, as well as optimizing
traction. In addition, it recognizes
unstable vehicle conditions, such as
understeering or oversteering, and,
within physically feasible limits, helps
keeping the vehicle on a steady course
by reducing the engine speed and
brake applications to the individual
wheels.
DSC starts up automatically each time
you start the engine.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with DSC. The
results of driving irresponsibly rest with
the driver. We therefore urge you to
avoid using the additional safety margin
of the system as an excuse for taking
risks.
Do not make any modifications to the
DSC system. Allow only authorized
technicians to perform service proce-
dures on the DSC. At first, you may
need some time to become accus-
tomed to this system's intervention.
However, it guarantees optimum drive
force and at the same time, the best
possible vehicle stability.
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will go out shortly
after the ignition has been
switched on, refer to page 20.
>Indicator lamp flashes: DSC is active
and is controlling the drive torque
based on driving conditions
>If the indicator lamp fails to go out
after the engine has been started, or
if it comes on during normal driving
and stays on: DSC has been deacti-
vated via the button or is defective.
You can continue to drive the vehicle
normally, but without DSC. Please
consult your BMW center for repairs.
To deactivate DSCPress the button briefly; the indicator
lamp comes on and stays on.
The vehicle does not execute the stabil-
ity-enhancement and traction-control
functions when DSC is deactivated.
We recommend that you deactivate
DSC for increased traction:
>When rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
>When driving with snow chains
>When driving on snow-covered
grades, in deep snow, or on a snow-
covered surface that has been
packed down from being driven on.
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the DSC acti-
vated on whenever possible.<
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Tire tread 109
Tools 128
Torque 144
Towing eyelet 140
Towing the vehicle 140
Track 145
Transmission 64
Transporting children
safely 55
Tread depth, tires 109
Tread wear indicator 109
Trip odometer 74
Trunk, see Luggage com-
partment 35
capacity 146
Trunk lid, see Luggage com-
partment lid 35
Turn signal indicator 70
indicator lamps 20
replacing bulb 130
Turning circle 145
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 111
Upholstery care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Used batteries 137V
Vacuum cleaner, connect-
ing 98
Variable pre-warning
zone 74
Vehicle
break-in procedures 106
starting 61
switching off 63
Vehicle battery 137
Vehicle Memory 59
Vehicle weight 146
Ventilation 90
draft-free 93
Viscosity 119
Voice Control System, refer
to the separate Owner's
Manual
Voice recognition 22
W
Warning lamp "Please fasten
safety belts" 18
Warning lamps 18
Warning messages 76
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet 122
Warranty, refer also to sepa-
rate booklet 6
Washer fluid
adding 118, 147
Washer/wiper system 71Washing fluid
indicator lamp 19
Washing vehicle, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Water on roadways
deep water 107
Wear indicator for tires 109
Weights 146
Wheelbase 145
Wheels and tires 112
Wheelslip control, see
DSC 81
Width 145
Window condensation,
removing 92
Windows
convenience operation
31, 33
defrosting 92
remote control 31
Windshield washer reservoir
filling 118, 147
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing 128
Windshield wipers 71
Winter tires 112
Wiper blades, replacing 128
Work in the engine compart-
ment 114X
Xenon lamps 129
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