2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 traction control

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐
namic Traction Control is activated.
Dynamic Damping Control The conceptThis system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort fitting road surface and driving style.
Programs The system offers several different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 136.
SPORT/SPORT+
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility.
COMFORT/ECO PRO Balanced tuning.COMFORT+
Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorb‐
ers for optimal traveling comfort.
Driving Dynamics Control The conceptThe Driving Dynamics Control can be used to
adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle. For
this purpose various programs are available for
selection that are activated via the two buttons
of the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF-button.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Operating the programs
Press buttonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
COMFORT+
ECO PRO
Automatic program change
The system may automatically reel to COM‐
FORT in the following situations:
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▷Failure of Dynamic Damping Control.▷Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.▷The vehicle has a flat tire.▷When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DSC OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 135, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 136, is
activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐
celeration and when driving in curves.
SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimized suspension and
adapted engine control with limited driving sta‐
bilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic program change When switching on the adjustable speed limit
or activating cruise control, the program auto‐
matically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
and engine control for greater driving agility
with maximum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Activating SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control
Display, refer to page 138, the SPORT driving
mode can be set.
After the SPORT driving mode is activated, se‐
lect "Configure SPORT" on the displayed
panel and configure the program.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐
vated:1."Settings"2."SPORT mode" or: "Driving mode"3.Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when the
SPORT driving mode is activated.
COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
Activating COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 136.
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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
light up and the mark in the speedometer is set
to the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
To switch off the system while standing, step
on brake pedal at the same time.
Press button on the steering wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
and distance are deleted.
Interrupting Press button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷When the brakes are applied.▷When selector lever position D is disen‐
gaged.▷When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is
activated or DSC is deactivated.▷When DSC is actively controlling stability.▷When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.▷If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.▷If the system has not detected objects for
an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without curb or shoulder
markings.▷If the detection range of the radar is dis‐
rupted, e.g., by dirt or heavy fog.
Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
Hints Adjusting the desired speedModify desired speed to road conditions
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
there is the risk of an accident.◀
Differences in speed
Large differences in speed relative to
other vehicles cannot be compensated by the
system such as in the following situations:
▷When fast approaching a slowly moving
vehicle.▷When another vehicle suddenly swerves
into the wrong lane.▷When stationary objects are approached at
high speed.◀
Maintaining/storing the speed
Press button.
Or:
Press the rocker reel while the system is inter‐
rupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
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Cruise controlThe concept The system maintains a preset speed via the
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
is insufficient.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, e.g.:▷On winding roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
Controls
At a glance
Press but‐
tonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt,
refer to page 146Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 147Resume speed, refer to
page 147Rocker reel:
Maintain, store, change speed,
refer to page 147Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's
series, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
The cruise control can be used.
Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Press button on the steering wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷The brakes are applied.▷Selector lever position D is disengaged.▷DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.▷DSC is actively controlling stability.▷When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
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R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification NumberDOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 4314
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
4314: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age DOT … 4314: the tire was manufactured in the
43th week of 2014.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades TreadwearTraction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
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Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷225/55 R 17.▷245/45 R 18.▷245/40 R 19.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
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Combination reel, refer toWiper system 79
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 72
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 138
Comfort Access 45
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 137
Computer 96
Condensation on win‐ dows 161
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 184
Condition Based Service CBS 213
Confirmation signal 48
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 227
Continued driving with a flat tire 112 , 115
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 99
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 134
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 211
Coolant level 211
Coolant temperature 92
Cooling function 162
Cooling, maximum 162
Cooling system 211
Corrosion on brake discs 184
Cosmetic mirror 170
Cruise control 146
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 139
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 139 Cruising range 93
Cupholder 176
D
Damage, tires 202
Damping control, dy‐ namic 136
Data, technical 234
Date 93
Daytime running lights 103
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 73
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 161
Dehumidifying, air 162
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 166
Destination distance 97
Digital clock 93
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 65
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 65
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 78
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 85
Display in windshield 100
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 105
Displays, cleaning 231
Displays, hybrid system 86
Disposal, coolant 212
Disposal, vehicle battery 221
Distance control, refer to PDC 148
Distance to destination 97
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36 Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐
ing 42
DRIVE, Driving with combus‐ tion engine 75
Drive-off assistant 134
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 134
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Drive readiness in detail 72
Drive readiness states 71
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 136
Driving instructions, break- in 180
Driving instructions, hybrid system 180
Driving mode 136
Driving notes, general 182
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 134
Driving tips 182
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 75
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 134
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 135
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 134
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 135
E eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 75
ECO PRO 189
ECO PRO, bonus range 190
ECO PRO display 189
ECO PRO driving mode 189
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Starting the combustion en‐gine 72
Status control display, tires 111
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 65
Steering wheel heating 66
Steering wheel memory 63
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 83
Steptronic transmission 81
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 177
Storage compartments 174
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 174
Storage, tires 204
Storing the vehicle 231
Summer tires, tread 202
Sun visor 170
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 91
Surround View 150
Suspension settings 136
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 136
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 162
T Tachometer 92
Tail and brake lights 218
Tail lights 218
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 234
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 92
Temperature, engine oil 92
Terminal, starting aid 224
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 91
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 49
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 124
Thigh support 57
Tilt alarm sensor 50
Time of arrival 97
Tire damage 202
Tire identification marks 200
Tire inflation pressure 198
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 114
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 203
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 198
Tires, run-flat tires 204
Tire tread 202
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 215
Top View 154
Total vehicle weight 235
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 226
Towing 225
Tow lug, see tow fitting 226
Tow-starting 225
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 110
Traction control 135
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 135
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 84 Transmission, see Steptronic
transmission 81
Transporting children safely 67
Tread, tires 202
Trip computer 97
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 78
Trip odometer 92
Trunk lid, automatic 43
Trunk lid closing 42
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 47
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 45
Trunk lid, hotel function 44
Trunk lid opening 42
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 46, 47
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 40
Turning circle 234
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 152
Turn signals, operation 78
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 218
U
Unintentional alarm 50
Units of measure 100
Universal remote control 168
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 82
Unlocking/locking via door lock 41
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 39
Unlocking, settings 48
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 230
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