Driving stability control systems -> Driving Dynamics Control for your BMW i8 2014-2020
Driving stability control systems
CONTROLS
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster
and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Performance Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of the
vehicle.
Operating the programs
To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked
individually when a sporty driving style is used.
The resulting braking power is simultaneously
largely compensated by an engine intervention.
Driving Dynamics Control
Program
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Due to the variable drive configuration, this inter‐
vention can be done either on the front axle, the
rear axle or on both axles simultaneously.
COMFORT
Driving Dynamics Control
Concept
For balanced tuning.
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune
the vehicle's settings and features. Various pro‐
grams can be selected for this purpose.
With each starting operation, COMFORT is acti‐
vated using the Start/Stop button.
Activating COMFORT
Notice
Press the button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Pressing the Driving Dynamics Control deacti‐
vates the Sport program, refer to page 107, of
the vehicle. The selector lever shifts automati‐
cally from the Sport program to selector lever
position D. Use the Driving Dynamics Control to
select the COMFORT or ECO PRO programs.
ECO PRO
Concept
ECO PRO, refer to page 190, provides consis‐
tent tuning to maximize range.
Comfort functions and the engine management
are adjusted.
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Driving stability control systems
CONTROLS
The program can be configured to individual
preferences.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
Reducing the energy recovery of the high-volt‐
age battery optimizes consumption. The vehicle
is operated more frequently in the coasting driv‐
ing condition.
Activating ECO PRO
Press the button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"
4. "Configure ECO PRO"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Displays
Selected program
The instrument cluster displays the selected pro‐
gram.
Drive-off assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving off with the drive-off assistant
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off without
delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
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