Deactivating DSC
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When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered
roads
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When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi-
cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster
light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
DSC have been simultaneously deactivated.
Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions
are no longer executed.
328i, 335i: in the same way as with a differential
interlock, even if DSC is deactivated, brake
actions are still performed on the rear axle to
enhance drive output if the drive wheels experi-
ence a significant loss of traction.
Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in
the instrument cluster come on.
For better control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
If the indicator lamp flashes:
DTC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.
Activating DSC
If the indicator lamps are on:
DTC has been activated.
Press the button again; the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
For better control
Deactivating DTC
If the indicator lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.
Press the button again; the DTC indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
If the indicator lamps are on:
DSC is deactivated.
xDrive*
xDrive is your BMW's four-wheel-drive system.
The combined efforts of xDrive and DSC help to
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive four-wheel-drive system distributes
driving power variably to the front and rear axles
depending on the driving situation and road
conditions.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out-
put is optimized for particular road conditions,
e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys-
tem assures the maximal drive output, but with
reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces-
sary to drive with appropriate caution.
HDC Hill Descent Control*
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that controls
your speed on steep downhill gradients and
makes it even easier to control your BMW's
handling under these conditions. The vehicle
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
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Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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Tags | BMW 323i, BMW 328i, BMW 328xi, BMW 335i, BMW 335xi, BMW E91 |
Model Year | 2008 |
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