2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 suspension

Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Do not deactivate DSC when driving withroof load
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
of gravity.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
DSC OFF button
Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equip‐
ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Activating DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept
The DTC system is a version of the DSC where
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐
what limited driving stability.
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction. Driving stability is
limited during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
Therefore drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:▷When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.▷When freeing vehicle from deep snow or
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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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car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 204, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire treadSummer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
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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
USB interface 172 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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