2011 BMW 535I GT Sport+

DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept
The
DTC system is a version of the DSC in which
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward momen‐
tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed
snowy roads, but driving stability is limited.
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
The

system can be deactivated/activated via the
TRACTION and SPORT+ programs of the Dy‐
namic Driving Control, refer to page 103.
xDrive*
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
HDC Hill Descent Control*
The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
matically controls vehicle speed on steep down‐
hill gradients. Without requiring brake applica‐
tion, the vehicle moves at slightly more than
twice walking speed. You can activate the Hill Descent Control at
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
to approx. twice walking speed and then keeps
its speed constant.
While you are actively braking, the system is on
standby.

The system does not brake the vehicle
during this time.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed
You can specify your desired speed in the range
from approx. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/
25 km/h using the rocker switch of the cruise
control on the steering wheel. You can change
the vehicle speed by pressing on the accelerator
lightly. ▷
Press up the rocker switch to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.
▷ Press up the rocker switch past the point of
resistance: the speed increases while the
rocker switch is pressed.
▷ Press down the rocker switch to the point of
resistance: the speed decreases gradually.
▷ Press down the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: when driving forward, the
speed

decreases to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h;
when reversing, the speed decreases to ap‐
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h.
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Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. A mal‐
function has occurred in the self-leveling sus‐
pension. Vehicle handling may be altered and
driving
comfort may be noticeably reduced. Visit
your nearest service center.
Dynamic Driving Control*
The concept
Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust
the driving dynamics of the vehicle. Several pro‐
grams are available for this purpose; they can be
activated using the two Dynamic Driving Control
buttons.
Operating the programs Press the button Program
DSC OFF
TRACTION
SPORT+
SPORT
NORMAL
COMFORT*
For Dynamic Damper Control*, the lower button
is labeled with COMFORT.
Automatic program change
The

system automatically switches to NORMAL
in the following situations:
▷ Failure of Integral Active Steering*.
▷ Failure of Dynamic Damping Control*.
▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.
DSC OFF
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
Stabilizing interventions by the

Integral Active
Steering* system are only performed by the rear
axle steering. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Activating DSC OFF
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for the DSC lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed in
the tachometer.
The DSC system is switched off.
Deactivating DSC OFF
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC indicator lamp
go out.
Indicator/warning lamps
When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the tachometer.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC OFF
is activated.
TRACTION
Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. Driv‐
ing stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in bends.
Activating TRACTION Press the button.
TRACTION

is displayed in the tachom‐
eter.
The DSC indicator lamp in the instrument clus‐
ter lights up.
Deactivating TRACTION
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC indicator lamp
go out.
Indicator/warning lamps
When TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is
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The indicator lamp lights up: TRACTION
is activated.
SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐
pension during limited driving stabilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating SPORT+ Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT+ appears in the tachometer
and the DSC indicator lamp lights up in the in‐
strument cluster.
Indicator/warning lamps
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐
namic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT
Consistently
sporty tuning of the suspension for
greater driving agility with maximum driving sta‐
bilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
The configuration is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Activating SPORT
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT appears in the tachometer.
Configuring SPORT
When the display is activated on the Control
Display, refer to page 105, the sport program
can be set to individual specifications.
After the sport program is activated, select
"Configure SPORT mode" on the displayed
panel and configure the program.
Optionally, the sport program can be configured
before it is activated: 1.
"Settings"
2. "SPORT mode" 3.
Configure the program.
This configuration is retrieved when the sport
program is activated.
NORMAL
For

a balanced tuning with maximum driving sta‐
bilization.
Activating NORMAL
Press the button repeatedly until the
program display in the tachometer
goes out.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 103.
COMFORT*
Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorbers
for optimal traveling comfort with maximum
driving stabilization.
Activating COMFORT Press the button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT appears in the tachometer.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Selected program The selected program is dis‐
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Self-leveling suspension, mal‐
function 103
Sensors, care 271
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 256
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 265
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 81
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Short commands 277
Shoulder support 51
Side airbags 89
Side View 121
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 37
Sitting safely 49
Size 274
Ski and snowboard bag 138
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning circle 275
Smoker's package 135
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 219
Snow chains 249
Socket 135
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 256
Software applications, iPhone 236
Software update 199
Spare fuse 263
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 157
Specified engine oil types 254
Speed, average 79
Speed limit, setting 80
Speedometer 14
Split screen 23
Split
screen map settings 165 Spoken instructions, naviga‐
tion 163
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 104
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 75
Stability control systems 99
Start/Stop button 66
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 33
Starting aid 265
Starting the engine 66
State/province, selecting for navigation 154
Stations, stored 180
Station, storing 174
Status display, tires 92
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 102
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 61
Steering wheel memory 58
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Stopping the engine 67
Storage compartment in the center console 141
Storage compartments 139
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 139
Storage, tires 249
Storing the vehicle 271
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 155
Summer tires, tread 247
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 84
Surround View 117
Suspension settings 103
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 103
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 132
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12 Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 77
Tail and brake lamps
261
Tailgate 39
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 42
Tailgate, hotel function 42
Tailgate
via remote control 36
Tail lamps 260
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 261
Tasks 227
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 274
TeleService 232
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 128
Temperature display, external temperature 77
Temperature, engine oil 77
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 106
Terminal, starting aid 266
Text messages 224
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 84
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Theft protection, lug bolts 262
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 35
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 122
Thigh support 49
Through-loading system 136
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt, seats 49
Time of arrival 80
Tire damage 247
Tire identification marks 246
Tire inflation pressure 243
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