BMW 2011 328i Convertible Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Technology for driving comfort and safety
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Deactivating DSC
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.
In the same way as with a differential interlock
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even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are 
still performed to enhance drive output if the 
drive wheels experience a significant loss of 
traction.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again 
as soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Press the button again; the indicator lamps in 
the instrument cluster go out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: 
DSC is regulating the drive and brak-
ing forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: 
DSC is deactivated.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
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.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC 
under the following special circumstances:
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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
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When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC 
in the instrument cluster come on.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: 
DTC is regulating the drive and 
braking forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: 
DTC has been activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the DTC indicator 
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
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.
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