DSC Dynamic Stability Control
xDrive
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If the wheels churn on muddy sur-
faces
When driving with snow chains.
xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of
your X5. The combined effects of xDrive
and DSC further optimize the traction
and dynamic driving characteristics.
As a result of the braking interven- The 4-wheel drive system xDrive vari-
tions, the brakes may be sub-
ably distributes the drive torque to the
jected to additional loads when the sys- front and rear axle depending on the
tem is switched off. In order to limit the driving situation and prevailing road
brake temperature, brief automatic
masking of the brake activation is pos-
sible.
conditions.
Malfunction
To maintain vehicle stability, always
drive with the system switched on when
possible.<
Please be sure to observe the informa-
tion on the DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol/xDrive warning lamp on page 22
and on the possible lamp combinations
that can light up on page 20.
Switching off DSC
Press the button; the indicator lamp
comes on and stays on.
Switching DSC on
Stabilizing interventions of the chassis
control system DSC are no longer avail-
able. However, the braking interven-
tions that simulate the function of the
differential lock continue to be active.
Press the DSC button again; the indica-
tor lamp goes out. DSC is now acti-
vated.
Malfunction
In the following exceptional circum-
stances, it may be effective to switch
off the DSC for a short period:
Please be sure to observe the informa-
tion on the DSC Dynamic Stability Con-
trol/xDrive warning lamp on page 22
When rocking the vehicle and starting and on the possible lamp combinations
off in deep snow or on loose road
surfaces
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that can light up on page 20.
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On sandy road surfaces
On poor surfaces with deep ruts
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 4.4i, BMW X5 4.8is |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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