BMW 2011 1 Series M Coupe Owner's Manual

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Controls
Driving
Driving
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may 
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to 
the special options or national-market version 
selected. This also applies to safety related 
functions and systems. 
Overboost
Overboost briefly increases the maximum 
torque to 369 lb ft/500 Nm, e.g. for passing.
To activate it, press the accelerator down all the 
way.
M Engine Dynamics Control
The concept
Die M  Engine Dynamics Control permits you, at 
the push of a button, to have your BMW react in 
an even more sporty fashion when driving:
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Optimal use is made of the engine's speed 
range.
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The engine reacts more spontaneously to 
accelerator pedal movements.
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Cruise control:
The stored speed is reached more quickly.
Activating the system
Press the
button on the steering wheel.
SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. 
M  Engine Dynamics Control is active.
Deactivating the system
Press the
button on the steering wheel 
again.
The SPORT displayed in the instrument cluster 
goes out.
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