Driving stability control systems -> Servotronic for your BMW i5 2023-2025

Driving stability control systems  
CONTROLS  
pendently of the current speed, varying the  
steering gear ratio in line with the steering an-  
gle.  
Display  
If drive-off support is activated, the in-  
dicator light illuminates on the instru-  
ment cluster.  
In situations that require large movements  
of the steering wheel, e.g., when maneu-  
vering or turning, even minor movements of  
the steering wheel will result in a greater  
wheel steering angle. As a result, the varia-  
ble sports steering increases steering com-  
fort by reducing the necessary steering ef-  
fort.  
BMW xDrive  
Principle  
BMW xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of  
the vehicle. Concerted action by the BMW  
xDrive and other suspension control systems  
such as Dynamic Stability Control further opti-  
mizes traction and driving dynamics.  
The wheel angle is reduced in situations  
that require minor or rapid corrections of  
the direction of travel when driving at higher  
speeds, e.g., swerving quickly or correcting  
for crosswinds. In these cases, the variable  
sports steering increases driving stability  
when moving the steering wheel.  
General information  
BMW xDrive variably distributes the drive  
forces to the front and rear axles as required  
by the driving situation and road conditions.  
Integral Active Steering  
Principle  
Servotronic  
The Integral Active Steering increases the ma-  
neuverability of the vehicle and makes a more  
direct steering response possible. Driving sta-  
bility is also increased at high speeds.  
Principle  
Servotronic is a speed-dependent steering  
support.  
The system provides the steering force with  
more support at low speeds than at higher  
ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance,  
and makes steering firmer when driving at  
faster speeds.  
General information  
Integral Active Steering combines variable  
sport steering with active rear-wheel steering.  
The rear-wheel steering acts to increase ma-  
neuverability at low speeds by turning the rear  
wheels slightly in the opposite direction to the  
front wheels.  
Setting  
The steering force adapts to the drive mode  
to convey a firm, sporty feel or a comfortable  
steering response.  
At higher speeds, the rear wheels are turned  
in the same direction as the front wheels. For  
instance, this results in a harmonious lane  
change.  
In critical driving situations, integral active  
steering can stabilize the vehicle by automat-  
ically steering the rear wheels, for example e.g.  
when oversteering.  
Variable sport steering  
The variable sports steering facilitates direct  
and agile handling with little steering effort.  
The variable sports steering responds inde-  
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