BMW 3: DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by braking the individual wheels.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving conditions, for instance:
- Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
- Loss of traction of the front wheels, which can lead to understeering.
Safety information
Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment in assessing the traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning When driving with a roof load, for instance with roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's center of gravity is higher, which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situations.
There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC Dynamic Stability Control when driving with roof load.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
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DSC OFF
Deactivating/activating DSC
General information
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Hold the button down until DSC
OFF is
displayed in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light is illuminated.
Activating DSC
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator light go out.
Display
In the instrument cluster
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Indicator/warning lights
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The indicator light lights up:
DSC is deactivated.
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The indicator light flashes: DSC
controls
the drive and braking forces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunctioned.
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DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on special
road conditions or loose road surfaces, for instance
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xDrive
Concept
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehicle.
The interaction of xDrive and other suspension
control systems, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, further optimizes traction and driv
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Overview
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the front
bumper.
Front side bumper.
Front center bumper.
Keep the radar sensors
Vehicle features and
options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional equipment
that is offered in the model series. Therefore,
this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates
features and functions that are not
available in a vehicle, for example because of the
selected option
