User manual BMW SERIE 3 SEDAN 2003

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG 320i 325i 325xi 330i 330xi Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] The systems for enhancing stability and traction are deactivated, and there is no active braking intervention or torque control. To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the ASC+T activated whenever possible. < 79 Reactivating the ASC+T Press the button again briefly; the indicator lamp or the indicator lamps will go out. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin of the system as an excuse for taking risks. < Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 80 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* The concept DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. DSC incorporates the Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) functions. Additional information on DSC is found in the "Technology" brochure. Indicator and warning lamps for Canadian models. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out shortly after the ignition has been switched on; refer to page 20. > The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is actively controlling drive torque and braking intervention > The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC has been switched off with the button; DTC and DBC are operational. The indicator and the brake warning lamps will remain on continuously yellow: The DSC, DTC and DBC have been switched off manually or there is a system malfunction. Deactivating the DSC/activating the DTC Press the DSC button briefly; the indicator lamp comes on and stays on. In the following rare situations, it may prove useful to activate the DTC for a brief period: > When rocking the vehicle or starting off in deep snow or on loose surfaces > When driving on snow-covered grades, in deep snow, or on a snowcovered surface that has been packed down from being driven on > When driving with snow chains. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* Under these special circumstances traction is increased by deactivating the control systems that enhance traction under normal conditions. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin of the system as an excuse for taking risks. Whenever the DTC is activated, the DSC is switched off and DTC performs minor stabilizing intervention. Allow only authorized technicians to perform service procedures on the DSC. < 81 Deactivating the DSC and the DTC Press the DSC button down for at least 3 seconds; the indicator lamp and the yellow brake warning lamp will remain on continuously. The systems for enhancing stability and traction are deactivated, and there is no active braking intervention or torque control. To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the DSC activated whenever possible. < Reactivating the DSC Press the button again briefly; the indicator lamp or the indicator lamps will go out. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview 82 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ­ BMW 325xi, 330xi The concept DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in critical driving situations. DSC includes the Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) functions. Additional information on DSC is found in the "Technology" brochure. If the indicator lamp fails to go out when you press the DSC button, this indicates a malfunction in the DSC and ADB-X systems; the system is deactivated, and the stability enhancement functions are no longer available. < The vehicle will remain completely operational, however, without DSC. [. . . ] arms, or any other part of the vehicle Never attach tie-down hooks, chains, suspension, as severe damage to these straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control components will occur, possibly leadarms, or any other part of the vehicle ing to accidents. < suspension, as severe damage to these components will occur, possibly leading to accidents. < 1. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG Index BMW 325xi, 330xi: towing the vehicle with one axle raised Data Repairs Maintenance Remove the rear driveshaft for longer towing distances with the front axle lifted; remove the front driveshaft for towing over longer distances with the rear axle lifted. Failure to comply with this will result in damage to the transfer box. < Controls Overview 150 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 804 - © 09/02 BMW AG 151 Overview Overview Controls and features Controls Owner service procedures Repairs Technical data Data Index Index Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ]