BMW 2004 X5 3.0i SAV Manual De Propietario
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control
xDrive
Switching off DSC
Press the button; the indicator lamp
comes on and stays on.
comes on and stays 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.
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.
In the following exceptional circum-
stances, it may be effective to switch
off the DSC for a short period:
stances, it may be effective to switch
off the DSC for a short period:
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When rocking the vehicle and starting
off in deep snow or on loose road
surfaces
off in deep snow or on loose road
surfaces
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On sandy road surfaces
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On poor surfaces with deep ruts
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If the wheels churn on muddy sur-
faces
faces
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When driving with snow chains.
As a result of the braking interven-
tions, the brakes may be sub-
tions, the brakes may be sub-
jected to additional loads when the sys-
tem is switched off. In order to limit the
brake temperature, brief automatic
masking of the brake activation is pos-
sible.
To maintain vehicle stability, always
drive with the system switched on when
possible.
tem is switched off. In order to limit the
brake temperature, brief automatic
masking of the brake activation is pos-
sible.
To maintain vehicle stability, always
drive with the system switched on when
possible.
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Switching DSC on
Press the DSC button again; the indica-
tor lamp goes out. DSC is now acti-
vated.
tor lamp goes out. DSC is now acti-
vated.
Malfunction
Please be sure to observe the informa-
tion on the Dynamic Stability Control
ASC/xDrive warning lamp on page
tion on the Dynamic Stability Control
ASC/xDrive warning lamp on page
.
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.
The 4-wheel drive system xDrive vari-
ably distributes the drive torque to the
front and rear axle depending on the
driving situation and prevailing road
conditions.
your X5. The combined effects of xDrive
and DSC further optimize the traction
and dynamic driving characteristics.
The 4-wheel drive system xDrive vari-
ably distributes the drive torque to the
front and rear axle depending on the
driving situation and prevailing road
conditions.
Malfunction
Please be sure to observe the informa-
tion on the Dynamic Stability Control
ASC/xDrive warning lamp on page
tion on the Dynamic Stability Control
ASC/xDrive warning lamp on page
.
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