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Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out shortly after you switch on the ignition, refer to pages 18, 19. The indicator lamp flashes: ASC+T controls the drive and braking forces. The indicator lamp fails to go out after the engine is started, or it comes on during normal driving and stays on: There is a system malfunction or the system was deactivated with the button. Consequently, interventions to increase driving stability (as described in the preceding column) are no longer available. In the event of a fault, please consult your BMW center, refer to pages 18, 19. <
The concept
This system optimizes vehicle stability and traction, especially when just starting off, when accelerating or when going through curves. ASC+T recognizes the danger present in traction loss and will increase driving stability and traction by reducing the engine's output, and if necessary, by applying the brakes to the rear wheels. ASC+T is ready each time you start the engine.
Deactivating the ASC+T
Press the button; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on. The illustration depicts the arrangement of the buttons if the vehicle is fully equipped. In the following rare situations, it may prove useful to deactivate the ASC+T for a brief period: > When rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces > When driving with snow chains. To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the ASC+T activated whenever possible. <
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ASC+T
Reactivating the ASC+T
Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes out. It will always be the driver's responsibility to drive in a manner that matches road conditions. This is why you should not use the additional safety margin the system provides as an excuse to take risks. <
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)*
The concept
DSC 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 under- 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. The Automatic Differential Brake (ADB) relies on selective braking applications at the drive wheels to furnish the functionality of a conventional limited-slip differential for enhanced traction in critical driving conditions such as those encountered on snow-covered road surfaces, etc. The ADB is operational when DSC is switched off.
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The indicator lamp on the instrument cluster will go out shortly after the ignition has been switched on, refer to pages 18, 19. The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive and braking forces. [. . . ] > Do not tow with sling-type equipment > Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment Screw the tow fitting in until it is all > Please comply with applicable state the way in. Never allow passengers to ride in Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, a towed vehicle for any reason. straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, arms, or any other part of the vehicle straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control suspension, as severe damage to these arms, or any other part of the vehicle components will occur, leading to suspension, as severe damage to these possible accidents. < components will occur, leading to possible accidents. c
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