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Driving stability control systems
Driving stability control systems
When the engine is started, an efficient driving
state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐
vated.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
At a glance
Configurations
The configurations are preassigned as follows:
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"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.
"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.
Setting options
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
Symbol Meaning
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, re‐
Mode MDM.
The vehicle contains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
Programs of M Engine Dynamics
Control, refer to page 74.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Programs of the Adaptive M chas‐
Brake assistant
Programs of Servotronic, refer to
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Drivelogic, refer to page 72: shift
modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐
grams.
Views of the Head-up Display, refer
to page 90.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
Configuring M Drive
The preassigned configurations can be individ‐
ually adjusted.
M Drive
On the Control Display:
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Individual settings can be carried out in two
preassigned configurations for the vehicle.
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
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3. Select the desired setting option.
4. Select the desired channel.
To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on
the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐
lowing buttons:
Individual settings are stored for the profile
currently in use.
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If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting
on the Control Display is immediately adopted.
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To adopt the changed settings in M Drive,
press and hold the corresponding button.
Activating/deactivating M Drive
Activating
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
Resetting M Drive
Individual settings can be reset to default val‐
ues.
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Activate M Drive 1.
1. "Settings"
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Activate M Drive 2.
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
3. "Reset M Drive 1" or "Reset M Drive 2"
4. "Yes"
If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a mes‐
sage appears in the instrument cluster. This
message is confirmed by pressing the button
again.
To cancel resetting: "No"
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
Deactivating
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel.
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Indicator lights
DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
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Indicator lamp comes on: corre‐
sponding M Drive is activated.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐
cle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
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Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive
could not be activated. Antilock
braking system ABS or Dynamic
Stability Control DSC directly regu‐
late the driving stability.
Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp
is no longer flashing.
Note
Adjust your driving style to the situation
Hints
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
If M Drive is activated, individual settings can
also be modified outside of M Drive, e. g. using
the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐
vates M Drive.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
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Do not deactivate DSC when driving with
roof load
The DSC system is switched off.
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Activating DSC
Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center
of gravity.◀
Indicator/warning lights
Overview
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Button in the vehicle
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
M Dynamic Mode MDM
M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on
a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans‐
verse acceleration but with limited driving sta‐
bility.
Only in the absolute limit area does the system
intervene for stabilization by reducing the en‐
gine power and by braking interventions on the
wheels. In this driving condition, additional
steering corrections may be necessary.
DSC OFF button
Indicator/warning lights
Limited stabilizing interventions
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces.
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, sta‐
bilizing interventions are carried out only to a
reduced extent. You must react yourself; oth‐
erwise, there is the risk of an accident.◀
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in curves.
Activating MDM
Press button briefly.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights
on the instrument cluster light up.
Deactivating DSC
Press and hold this button but not longer
than approx. 10 seconds, until the indica‐
tor lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the instru‐
ment cluster and displays DSC OFF.
Deactivating MDM
Press button.
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The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights go
out.
Active M differential
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Via M Drive
On the Control Display:
The active M differential assures continuously
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐
pending on the driving situation. This prevents
individual rear wheels from spinning even
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic
Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐
sured in all driving situations.
1. "Settings"
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
3.
Select the symbol.
4. "MDM"
The driver is responsible adapting his or her
driving behavior to the situation.
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
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Adaptive M chassis
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This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the
button again.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort fitting road surface and driving style.
Deactivating MDM
Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on
the steering wheel again.
Programs
Setting options for calibrating the shock ab‐
sorbers:
M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected
under M Drive are deactivated.
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"Comfort": comfort-oriented.
"Sport": balanced out.
Indicator/warning lights
"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.
Indicator lights light up:
M Dynamic Mode is activated.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive
1. "Settings"
DSC indicator lamp also flashes:
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
M Dynamic Mode controls the drive
forces and brake forces.
3.
Select the symbol.
4. Select the desired channel.
Indicator lights light up:
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
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approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to
roll back.◀
Servotronic
Using the button
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The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐
creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,
sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐
veyed.
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Programs
Steering force setting options:
Display in the instrument cluster
Adaptive M chassis with selected pro‐
gram for the active display of driving
dynamics system statuses, refer to
page 83.
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"Comfort": low.
"Sport": medium.
"Sport Plus": high.
Selecting a channel
Drive-off assistant
Via M Drive
This system supports driving off on inclines.
The parking brake is not required.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"
3.
Select the symbol.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐
out delay.
4. Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer
is used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay
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After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
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Using the button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster
Servotronic with selected program with
activated display of the System states
of the driving dynamics, refer to
page 83.
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