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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle equipment

Brake Assist

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

When the brake pedal is pressed quickly,

Brake Assist automatically provides the max-

imum possible braking force assistance. This

keeps the stopping distance as short as pos-

sible in full braking situations. This takes full

advantage of the Anti-lock Braking System.

For further information:

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

during full braking.

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Anti-lock Braking System

Dynamic Stability Control

Principle

The Anti-lock Braking System prevents the

wheels from locking during braking.

Principle

The Dynamic Stability Control helps to keep

the vehicle on a steady course by reducing

drive power and by brake intervention on indi-

vidual wheels.

Steering control is retained even during full

braking, which enhances active road safety.

General

The Anti-lock Braking System is ready when-

ever you switch on drive-ready state.

The system detects the following unstable

driving conditions, for example:

▷

Loss of traction at the rear which can lead

to oversteering.

Malfunction

The warning light in the instrument

cluster is illuminated.

▷

Loss of grip at the front wheels which can

lead to understeering.

A Check Control message is shown.

Safety information

▷

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is not

available.

WARNING

The ease of steering is restricted in the

event of full braking.

The system does not relieve you of your per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot

respond independently and appropriately in

all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-

dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be

ready to take over steering and braking at

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

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any time, and actively intervene if the situa-

tion warrants it.

Deactivating/activating the system

Press the button to open the selec-

tion.

WARNING

2. "DSC OFF"

When driving with a roof load, for example

with roof bars, the higher centre of gravity

can mean that driving safety is no longer

guaranteed in critical driving situations. There

is a risk of accident or material damage.

Driving with roof load only with activated Dy-

namic Stability Control.

The Dynamic Stability Control is deactiva-

ted.

Press the button again to reactivate

Dynamic Stability Control.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Overview

Display when Dynamic Stability

Control is deactivated.

Button in the vehicle

Indicator light is illuminated: Dynamic

Stability Control is deactivated.

Warning light pulsates: Dynamic Sta-

bility Control is regulating the driving

power and brake forces. The vehicle is

being stabilised. Decrease speed and adjust

driving style to the road conditions.

Dynamic Stability Control

Warning light is illuminated: Dynamic

Stability Control has failed or is initial-

ising. The driving stabilisation is restric-

ted or has failed.

Activating/deactivating Dynamic

Stability Control

If the warning light is continuously illuminated,

have the system checked immediately by an

authorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

General

After switching on drive-ready state, Dynamic

Stability Control is activated automatically.

Driving stability during acceleration and cor-

nering is restricted if Dynamic Stability Control

is deactivated.

Automatic programme change

Dynamic Stability Control can be activated au-

tomatically by the front-collision warning, de-

pending on the situation. Deactivate the front-

collision warning if necessary.

To support driving stability, re-activate Dy-

namic Stability Control as soon as possible.

For further information:

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

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Activating/deactivating Dynamic

Traction Control

Dynamic Traction Control

Principle

Press the button to open the selec-

Dynamic Traction Control is a drive-optimised

variant of Dynamic Stability Control.

tion.

2. "Traction": Dynamic Stability Control is acti-

vated.

In special road conditions, for example on un-

cleared, snow-covered roads or on loose sur-

faces, the system ensures maximum drive, but

with restricted driving stability.

Press the button again to reactivate

Dynamic Stability Control.

General

Maximum traction is provided when Dynamic

Traction Control is activated. Driving stability is

restricted when accelerating and cornering.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Display when Dynamic Traction

Control is activated.

Activating Dynamic Traction Control briefly

may be useful in the following situations:

▷

When driving in slush or on uncleared,

snow-covered roads.

Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic

Traction Control is activated.

When driving off in deep snow or on a loose

surface.

When driving with snow chains.

Automatic programme change

In certain situations, Dynamic Stability Control

is activated automatically:

Overview

Button in the vehicle

▷

When the distance control is activated.

In case of a brake intervention by the front-

collision warning. Deactivate the front-colli-

sion warning if necessary.

▷

If the suspension control system fails.

In the event of a flat tyre.

For further information:

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

Dynamic Stability Control

BMW xDrive

Principle

BMW xDrive is the vehicle's all-wheel drive

system. The interaction of BMW xDrive and

other suspension control systems, for exam-

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ple, Dynamic Stability Control, further optimi-

ses traction and driving dynamics.

Hill Descent Control

Principle

General

Hill Descent Control provides assistance when

descending hills by regulating vehicle speed

on steep downhill gradients, for example when

driving off-road.

BMW xDrive distributes the driving power var-

iably to the front and rear axles according to

the driving situation and road condition.

The xOffroad package also adapts the all-

wheel drive system to the applicable xOFF-

ROAD driving mode.

General

When the system is active, the vehicle moves

at a speed set by the driver without the brake

pedal having to be pressed.

Display on the control display

In the Live Vehicle menu, information about

BMW xDrive can be displayed under the

following view:

While Hill Descent Control regulates vehicle

speed, the system automatically distributes

brake force to the individual wheels. Driving

stability and ease of steering are improved.

If required, the Anti-lock Braking System pre-

vents the wheels from locking.

"xVIEW"

The following information is displayed:

▷

Distribution of drive torques to wheels.

Hill Descent Control can be activated below

approx. 40 km/h, approx. 25 mph.

Longitudinal inclination: specified in per-

cent.

Speeds between approx. 3 km/h, approx.

2 mph and approx. 30 km/h, approx. 20 mph

can be set. When driving downhill, the system

reduces the speed to the set value, within the

physical limits.

▷

Transverse inclination: specified in degrees.

Graphic of the wheel angle.

With navigation system: elevation at current

position.

▷

Self-levelling suspension of the two-axle

ride level control.

Hill Descent Control provides support when

driving in selector lever positions D, N and R.

For further information:

Overview

Live Vehicle, see page 157.

Button in the vehicle

M Sport differential

The M Sport differential actively and steplessly

locks the rear axle differential according to the

driving situation. This prevents an individual

rear wheel from spinning, thus providing opti-

mum traction in all driving situations.

It is the driver's responsibility to adopt a driving

style that is appropriate to the situation.

Hill Descent Control

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Activating/deactivating Hill Descent

Control

Increasing or reducing speed

Using the Cruise Control rocker switch

To activate the system

The set speed can be changed using the

Cruise Control rocker switch on the steering

wheel.

Press the key.

Speeds between approx. 3 km/h,

2 mph and approx. 30 km/h, 20 mph

are adopted as the set speed.

While Hill Descent Control is regulating the

speed, the following functions are deactivated:

▷

The front-collision warning.

The emergency braking function of Active

Park Distance Control.

For further information:

▷

Press the rocker switch upwards: the speed

is increased in increments.

▷

Front-collision warning, see page 192.

Active Park Distance Control, see page 278.

Press the rocker switch upwards and hold it

there: the speed increases while the rocker

switch is pressed.

Deactivating the system

Press the button again.

▷

Press the rocker switch downwards: the

speed is decreased in increments.

The system is automatically disabled

at speeds above approx. 40 km/h, ap-

prox. 25 mph.

Press the rocker switch downwards and

hold it there: the speed decreases while the

rocker switch is pressed.

Display in the instrument cluster

With the brake pedal

While the Hill Descent Control regulates vehicle

speed, the set speed can be reduced by press-

ing the brake pedal.

An icon and the selected set

speed are displayed.

▷

Display green: Hill Descent

Control is active. The system

brakes the vehicle.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, a message ap-

pears in the instrument cluster.

▷

Display grey: Hill Descent Control is ready.

Display in the Head-up display

The status of Hill Descent Control can also be

displayed in the Head-up display.

Integral Active Steering

Principle

The Integral Active Steering increases the ma-

noeuvrability of the vehicle and makes a more

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direct steering response possible. Driving sta-

bility is also increased at high speeds.

The steering system may be faulty. The Inte-

gral Active Steering support may no longer be

provided.

General

▷

Larger steering movements are required at

low speeds.

The Integral Active Steering is a combination

of the variable steering gear ratio of the front

axle and the active rear-wheel steering.

The response of the vehicle is more sensi-

tive in higher speed ranges.

The rear-wheel steering increases manoeu-

vrability at low speeds by turning the rear

wheels slightly in the opposite direction to the

front wheels.

Drive cautiously and think well ahead.

Have the system checked by an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

At higher speeds, the rear wheels are turned in

the same direction as the front wheels. The re-

sulting benefits include smooth lane changes.

In critical driving situations, Integral Active

Steering can stabilise the vehicle by automat-

ically steering the rear wheels, for example

when oversteering.

Setting

The system offers various settings.

With the drive modes of the Driving Experience

Control, the system can be set to comfortable

or dynamic.

For further information:

Driving Experience Control, see page 146.

Operation with snow chains

In order to guarantee freedom of movement of

the wheels when operating with snow chains,

rear-wheel steering must be turned off when

snow chains are mounted.

For further information:

Rear-wheel steering with snow chains, see

page 373.

Malfunction

The warning light in the instrument

cluster is illuminated.

A Check Control message is shown.

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