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Driving stability control systems
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Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and options Brake assistant
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
The brake assistant automatically applies
maximum braking assistance when the brake
pedal is depressed quickly. This reduces the
braking distance to a minimum for full braking.
Additional information:
To make full use of braking assistance, do not
reduce the pressure on the brake pedal during
full braking.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Antilock Braking System
Dynamic Stability Control
Principle
Principle
The Antilock Braking System prevents locking
of the wheels during the braking process.
Dynamic Stability Control helps keep the vehi-
cle on a steady course in critical driving situa-
tions. The drive power is reduced depending
on the situation, and wheels can be braked
individually.
You remain able to steer your vehicle even dur-
ing full braking, which increases active driving
safety.
General information
The Antilock Braking System is ready after
each time drive-ready state is turned on.
General information
The system detects the following unstable
driving conditions, for instance:
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Skidding, which can lead to oversteering.
Malfunction
Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
The warning light on the instrument
cluster illuminates.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Safety information
Warning
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The Antilock Braking System is not availa-
ble.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of
the system, it cannot independently react to
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready
Steerability is limited during full braking.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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to take over steering and braking at any time,
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Displays in the instrument cluster
View when Dynamic Stability
Control is deactivated.
Overview
Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic
Stability Control is deactivated.
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control is regulating the driving and
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.
Reduce speed and modify your driving style to
the driving circumstances.
My Modes
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Sta-
bility Control has failed or is initializing.
Driving stabilization is restricted or has
failed.
Activating/deactivating Dynamic
Stability Control
If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, driv-
ing stability is restricted when accelerating and
cornering.
If the warning light illuminates continuously,
have the vehicle checked immediately by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic
Stability Control as soon as possible.
Setting for increased driving
dynamics
1.
Press the button.
2. "Switch mode"
3. "SPORT"
Principle
For a more dynamic driving experience, you
can configure the vehicle for increased driving
dynamics via My Modes.
4. "Settings"
5. "Driving dynamics"
6. "DSC OFF"
General information
The Dynamic Stability Control and thereby the
driving stability are limited during acceleration
and when cornering.
Dynamic Stability Control is automatically acti-
vated when changing to another drive mode.
"SPORT": when you switch to this drive mode,
the last setting is automatically reactivated.
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If the suspension control system fails.
The vehicle has a flat tire.
Overview
Additional information:
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake inter-
vention, refer to page 189.
Drive-off support
Principle
My Modes
The moving-off support offers the best possi-
ble traction when moving off in certain situa-
tions on difficult ground such as on snow or
sand.
Activating/deactivating increased
driving dynamics
General information
The function provides maximum drive power
with adapted driving stability in the low speed
range.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Switch mode"
3. "SPORT"
Activating/deactivating the drive-off
support
4. "Settings"
5. "Driving dynamics"
6. "SPORT PLUS"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Dynamic Stability Control is activated when
changing to another drive mode.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Drive-off support"
6. Select the desired setting.
"SPORT": the last setting applied to Dynamic
Stability Control remains saved in the mode.
Display in the instrument cluster
The drive-off support remains active until it is
deactivated or the driving mode is changed.
Indicator light illuminates: Increased
driving dynamics activated.
Display in the instrument cluster
If drive-off support is activated, the in-
dicator light illuminates on the instru-
ment cluster.
Automatic program change
The increased driving dynamics will be deacti-
vated automatically, for instance in the follow-
ing situations:
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When the Distance Control is activated.
In case of a brake intervention by For-
ward Collision Mitigation. Deactivate For-
ward Collision Mitigation as necessary.
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General information
Integral Active Steering combines variable
sport steering with active rear-wheel steering.
BMW xDrive
Principle
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.
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.
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.
General information
BMW xDrive variably distributes the drive
forces to the front and rear axles as required
by the driving situation and road conditions.
In critical driving situations, integral active
steering can stabilize the vehicle by automat-
ically steering the rear wheels, for example e.g.
when oversteering.
Servotronic
Setting
The system offers several different settings.
Principle
Servotronic is a speed-dependent steering
support.
With the driving modes of the My Modes, the
system can be set to comfortable or dynamic.
Additional information:
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.
My Modes, refer to page 143.
Using snow chains
In order to guarantee free movement of the
wheels when operating with snow chains,
rear-wheel steering must be turned off when
snow chains are mounted.
Setting
The steering force adapts to the drive mode
to convey a firm, sporty feel or a comfortable
steering response.
Additional information:
Rear-wheel steering during operation with
snow chains, refer to page 359.
Integral Active Steering
Malfunction
The warning light on the instrument
cluster illuminates.
Principle
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.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The steering system may not be operational.
Integral Active Steering assistance may no lon-
ger be provided.
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Larger steering movements are required at
low speeds.
The response of the vehicle is more sensi-
tive in higher speed ranges.
Proceed cautiously and practice anticipa-
tory driving.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
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