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EnglishDriving stability control systems -> DTC Dynamic Traction Control for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Controls
Driving stability control systems
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go
out.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
DSC OFF button
Concept
Indicator/warning lights
DTC is a version of the DSC where forward
momentum is optimized.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐
what limited driving stability.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
General information
Therefore, drive with appropriate caution.
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in curves.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
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When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
When freeing vehicle from deep snow or
driving off from loose ground.
Deactivating DSC
Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
When driving with snow chains.
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
DSC is switched off.
Activating DTC
The steering and, depending on the equip‐
ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Activating DSC
Press button.
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Driving stability control systems
Controls
Deactivating DTC
HDC Hill Descent Control
Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
Concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
matically controls vehicle speed on steep
downhill gradients. Without applying the
brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than
walking speed. It the brakes are actively ap‐
plied, the system distributes force according to
the traction.
Performance Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of
the vehicle.
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are im‐
proved on downhill gradients.
To increase maneuverability, with a corre‐
spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are
braked individually. The resulting braking
power is simultaneously largely compensated
by an engine intervention.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
and then keeps its speed constant.
Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle
speed
Specify desired speed in the range from ap‐
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h
using the rocker switch of the cruise control on
the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be
changed by lightly accelerating.
Display on the Control Display
Displaying xDrive view
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "xDrive status"
The following information is displayed:
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With a navigation system: compass display
for the driving direction
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Pitch attitude with degree and percentage.
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Press the rocker switch up to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.
Transverse gradient with degree indica‐
tion.
Press up the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: the speed increases while
the rocker switch is pressed.
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Graphic display for the steering.
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Press the rocker switch down to the point
of resistance: the speed decreases gradu‐
ally.
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