2019 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

DTC
Dynamic
TractionControl
Concept
DTC
is
a
version
of
the
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
where
forward
momentum
is
optimized.
The
system
ensures
maximum
headway
on
spejcial
road
conditions
or
loose
road
surfaces,
for
inj
stance
unplowed
snowy
roads,
but
with
somej what
limited
driving
stability.
General
information When
DTC
is
activated,
the
vehicle
has
maxijmum
traction.
Driving
stability
is
limited
during
acceleration
and
when
driving
in
curves.
You
may
find
it
useful
to
briefly
activate
DTC
in the
following
situations:
'xWhen
driving
in
slush
or
on
uncleared,
snow-covered
roads.'xWhen
driving
off
from
deep
snow
or
looseground.'xWhen
driving
with
snow
chains.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC
OFF
Activating/deactivating
DTC
Activating
DTC Press
button.
TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFF lights
up.
Deactivating
DTC Press
button
again.
TRACTION
and
the
DSC
OFF
indicator
light
go
out.
Display Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
If
DTC
is
activated,
TRACTION
is
displayed
in the
instrument
cluster.
Indicator/warning
lights The
indicator
light
lights
up:
DTC
is
actij
vated.
Automatic
program
change
The
system
automatically
switches
to
DSC
ON in
the
following
situations:'xIf
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop&Go
funcj
tion
ACC
is
activated.'xOn
a
braking
intervention
by
the
Intelligent
Safety
systems.'xThe
vehicle
has
a
flat
tire.
xDrive
Concept
xDrive
is
the
all-wheel-drive
system
of
the
vehij cle.
The
interaction
of
xDrive
and
DSC
DynamicStability
Control
further
optimizes
traction
and
driving
dynamics.
xDrive
variably
distributes
the
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the
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Driver
assistance
systemsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
Cruise
control
Concept
Using
this
system,
a
desired
speed
can
be
adj
justed
using
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel. The
system
maintains
the
desired
speed.
The
system
accelerates
and
brakes
automatically
as
needed.
General
informationDepending
on
the
vehicle
setting,
the
cruise
control
characteristic
can
change
in
certain ranges.
For
instance,
the
acceleration
in
ECOPRO
driving
mode
is
more
gentle.
Safety
information
WARNING
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sysj tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
approprij
ate.
WARNING
The
use
of
the
system
can
lead
to
an
increased risk
of
accidents
in
the
following
situations,
for
instance:
'xOn
winding
roads.'xIn
heavy
traffic.'xOn
slippery
roads,
in
fog,
snow,
or
wet conditions,
or
on
a
loose
road
surface.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
use
the
system
if
driving
at
conj
stant
speed
is
possible.
WARNING
The
desired
speed
can
be
incorrectly
adjusted
or
called
up
by
mistake.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
acj cident.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
trafficconditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
injtervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionCruise
control
on/off,
refer
to
page
212.Pause
cruise
control,
refer
to
page
212.
Continue
cruise
control
with
the
last
setting,
refer
to
page
213.Store
speed,
refer
to
page
212.Rocker
switch:
Set
speed,
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Switching
cruise
control
on/off
Switching
on Press
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
light up
and
the
mark
in
the
speedometer
is
set
to
thecurrent
speed.
Cruise
control
is
active.
The
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
desired
speed.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
Switching
off Press
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
displays
go
out.
The
stored
desired
speed
is
deleted.
Pausing
cruise
control
Interrupting
manually When
active,
press
the
button.
Interrupting
automatically The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
the
driver
applies
the
brakes.'xSteptronic
transmission:
when
selector
lever
position
D
is
disengaged.'xDynamic
Traction
Control
DTC
is
activated
or
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated.'xIf
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
intervenes.Setting
the
speed
Maintaining
and
storing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
once
whilethe
system
is
interrupted.
When
the
system
is
switched
on,
the
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
the
desired
speed.
The
stored
speed
is
displayed,
refer
to
page
213,
in
the
speedometer
and
briefly
in
the
instrument
cluster.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if necessary.
The
speed
can
also
be
stored
by
pressing
a
butj
ton.
Press
button.
Changing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
repeatedly until
the
desired
speed
is
set.
If
active,
the
displayed
speed
is
stored
and
the
vehicle
reaches
the
stored
speed
when
the
road is
clear.
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'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
theresistance
point,
the
desired
speed
increases
or
decreases
by
1
mph/1
km/h.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
past
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
by
a
maximum
of
5
mph/10
km/h.
The
maximum
adjustable
speed
depends
on
the
vehicle
and
the
set
hybrid
system
characj teristic,
refer
to
page
129.'xPressing
the
rocker
switch
to
the
resistance
point
and
holding
it
accelerates
or
decelerj
ates
the
vehicle
without
requiring
pressure
on
the
accelerator
pedal.
After
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
vehij cle
maintains
its
final
speed.
Pressing
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
point
causes
the
vehicle
to
accelerate
more
rapidly.
Continuing
cruise
control
An
interrupted
cruise
control
can
be
continued
by
calling
up
the
stored
speed.
Make
sure
that
the
difference
between
current
speed
and
stored
speed
is
not
too
large
before calling
up
the
stored
speed.
Otherwise,
unintenjtional
braking
or
accelerating
may
occur.
Press
button
with
the
system
interj
rupted.
Cruise
control
is
continued
with
the
stored
valj ues.
In
the
following
cases,
the
stored
speed
value
is deleted
and
cannot
be
called
up
again:
'xWhen
the
system
is
switched
off.'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer'xGreen
marking:
system
is
acj
tive,
the
marking
indicates
the
desired
speed.'xOrange/white
marking:
system
is
interrupted,
the
marking
inj
dicates
the
stored
speed.'xNo
marking:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
light
'xIndicator
light
green:
system
is
active.'xGray
indicator
light:
the
system
has
been
interrupted.'xNo
indicator
light:
system
is
switched
off.
Status
display
The
selected
desired
speed
is
hidden
afj
ter
a
brief
time.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display Some
system
information
can
also
be
displayedin
the
Head-up
Display.
The
symbol
is
displayed
when
the
set
desired
speed
is
reached.
System
limits The
desired
speed
is
also
maintained
downhill.
The
speed
may
not
be
maintained
on
uphill grades
if
the
engine
power
is
insufficient.
In
ECO
PRO
driving
mode,
the
vehicle
may
exj ceed
or
drop
below
the
set
desired
speed
in
some
situations,
for
instance
on
downhill
or
uphill grades.
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Active
Cruise
Control
withStop
&
Go
function
ACC
Concept
Using
this
system,
a
desired
speed
and
a
disj
tance
to
a
vehicle
ahead
can
be
adjusted
using the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
maintains
the
desired
speed
on
clear
roads.
For
this
purpose,
the
vehicle
accelerj
ates
or
brakes
automatically.
If
a
vehicle
is
driving
ahead
of
you,
the
system adjusts
the
speed
of
your
vehicle
so
that
the
set
distance
to
the
vehicle
ahead
is
maintained.
The speed
is
adjusted
as
far
as
the
given
situation
alj
lows.
General
information A
radar
sensor
is
located
in
the
front
bumper
and
a
camera
on
the
interior
mirror
to
detect
vehicles driving
ahead
of
you.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
setting,
the
cruise
control
characteristic
can
change
in
certain ranges.
For
instance,
the
acceleration
in
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
is
more
gentle.
The
distance
can
be
adjusted
in
several
steps.
For
safety
reasons,
it
depends
on
the
respective
speed.
If
the
vehicle
ahead
of
you
brakes
to
a
halt,
and then
proceeds
to
drive
again
within
a
brief
period,
the
system
is
able
to
detect
this
within
the
given
system
limits.
Safety
information
WARNING
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sysj tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
trafficsituations.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
approprij
ate.
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
begin
to
move
and
possibly
roll
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Before
exiting,
secure
the
vehicle
against
rollj
ing.
In
order
to
ensure
that
the
vehicle
is
secured against
rolling
away,
follow
the
following:
'xSet
the
parking
brake.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
turn
the
front
wheels
in
the
direction
of
the
curb.'xOn
uphill
grades
or
on
a
downhill
slope,
also
secure
the
vehicle,
for
instance
with
a
wheel
chock.
WARNING
The
desired
speed
can
be
incorrectly
adjusted
or
called
up
by
mistake.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
acj
cident.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
inj
tervene
where
appropriate.
WARNING
Risk
of
accident
due
to
too
high
speed
differenj
ces
to
other
vehicles,
for
instance
in
the
followj
ing
situations:
'xWhen
fast
approaching
a
slowly
moving vehicle.'xVehicle
suddenly
swerving
into
own
lane.'xWhen
fast
approaching
standing
vehicles.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropriate.
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OverviewButtons
on
the
steering
wheelButtonFunctionCruise
control
on/off,
refer
to
page
216.Store/maintain
speed,
refer
to
page
216.Pause
cruise
control,
refer
to
page
216.
Continue
cruise
control
with
the
last
setting,
refer
to
page
217.Without
steering
and
lane
control
asj
sistant:
Increase
distance,
refer
to
page
217.Without
steering
and
lane
control
asj
sistant:
Reduce
distance,
refer
to
page
217.With
steering
and
lane
control
assisj
tant:
Adjust
distance,
refer
to
page
217.Rocker
switch:
Set
speed,
refer
to
page
216.With
steering
and
lane
control
assisj
tant:
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant
incl.
Traffic
Jam
Assist
on/off,
refer
to page
221.Radar
sensor
The
radar
sensor
is
located
in
the
front
bumper.
Always
keep
radar
sensor
clean
and
unobj
structed.
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Area
of
applicationThe
system
is
best
used
on
well-constructed
roads.
The
minimum
speed
that
can
be
set
is
20
mph/30
km/h.
The
maximum
adjustable
speed
amounts
to
115
mph/180
km/h
when
driving
with
the
comj
bustion
engine.
The
maximum
adjustable
speed
amounts
to 75
mph/120
km/h
when
driving
with
the
electric
motor.
The
system
can
also
be
activated
when
stationj
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Switching
on/off
and
interrupting
cruise
control
Switching
on Press
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
light up
and
the
mark
in
the
speedometer
is
set
to
the
current
speed.
Cruise
control
is
active.
The
current
speed
is maintained
and
stored
as
desired
speed.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
Switching
off To
switch
off
the
system
while
standing,
step
on
brake
pedal
at
the
same
time.
Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
displays
go
out.
The
stored
desired
speed
is deleted.
Interrupting
manually When
active,
press
the
button
on
thesteering
wheel.
If
interrupting
the
system
while
stationary,
press on
the
brake
pedal
at
the
same
time.
Interrupting
automatically The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations:'xWhen
the
driver
applies
the
brakes.'xWhen
selector
lever
position
D
is
disengaged.'xDynamic
Traction
Control
DTC
is
activated
or
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated.'xIf
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
intervenes.'xIf
the
safety
belt
is
unbuckled
and
the
driver's
door
is
opened
while
the
vehicle
is
standing
still.'xIf
the
system
has
not
detected
objects
for
an extended
period,
for
instance
on
a
road
with
very
little
traffic
without
curb
or
shoulder
markings.'xIf
the
detection
range
of
the
radar
is
impaired,
for
instance
by
dirt
or
heavy
fog.'xAfter
a
longer
stationary
period
when
the
vej
hicle
has
been
braked
to
a
stop
by
the
sysj tem.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining
and
storing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
once
whilethe
system
is
interrupted.
When
the
system
is
switched
on,
the
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
the
desired
speed.
The
stored
speed
is
displayed,
refer
to
page
218,
in
the
speedometer
and
briefly
in
the
instrument
cluster.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if necessary.
The
speed
can
also
be
stored
by
pressing
a
butj
ton.
Press
button.
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