Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Flat Tire Monitor
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The concept
As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor
keeps track of pressure levels in all four
tires. The system alerts you whenever
the inflation pressure of a tire falls sig-
nificantly below the pressure of another
tire.
In the event of tire pressure loss, the
rolling radius of the tire changes, and
thereby the rotational speed of the
wheel. This change is detected, and a
flat tire warning is issued to the driver.
Activating M Track mode
To deactivate DSC
Tap the button; the indicator lamp
comes on and stays on.
Press the DSC button; the DSC indica-
tor lamp lights up continuously. DSC
and M Track mode are off.
Functional requirements
To ensure a reliable flat tire warning,
the system must be initialized with the
correct tire inflation pressures.
Deactivating M Track mode
When better traction is required, it is
beneficial to deactivate the system in
the following situations:
Press the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.
Initialize the system immediately
after you have corrected a tire
inflation pressure, or changed the tire
or wheel.<
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When rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
When driving with snow chains.
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System limitations
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the system
switched on whenever possible.<
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot pro-
vide you with advance warning of
sudden and severe tire damage caused
by external factors and does not detect
the balanced and very gradual pressure
loss that takes place in all four tires
over an extended period of time.<
To reactivate DSC
Press the DSC button again; the indica-
tor lamp goes out.
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - �09/04 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E46, BMW M3 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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