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Driving stability control systems
CONTROLS
Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and
options
Automatic Differential
Brake
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
The system controls the driving force by auto‐
matic braking intervention on individual wheels.
The function corresponds to a differential lock:
the system detects if a wheel begins to spin, be‐
cause of loose road surface, for instance and au‐
tomatically brakes it.
The driving force is diverted to the wheel with
better traction.
As a result, the engine force is transferred more
efficiently to the wheels during accelerations.
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
Concept
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, which increases
the active safety.
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by applying brakes to the indi‐
vidual wheels.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐
ditions, for instance:
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabil‐
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the
braking distance to a minimum during an emer‐
gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capa‐
bilities provided by the Antilock Brake System
ABS.
▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
momentum is optimized.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
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The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
Safety information
Warning
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
General information
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
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 traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
Warning
Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk
of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐
tions. 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.
DSC is switched off.
Activating DSC
Press the button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: DSC is de‐
activated.
Automatic activation
When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation
occurs in the following situations:
DSC OFF button
▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.
▷ When activating cruise control in TRACTION
or DSC OFF mode.
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
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DTC Dynamic Traction
Performance Control
Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of the
vehicle.
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optimized.
To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked
individually when a sporty driving style is used.
The system ensures maximum headway on spe‐
cial road conditions or loose road surfaces, for in‐
stance unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐
what limited driving stability.
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehi‐
cle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC Dy‐
namic Stability Control further optimizes traction
and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive
system variably distributes the drive forces to the
front and rear axles as demanded by the driving
situation and road surface.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Drive carefully.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-
covered roads.
HDC Hill Descent Control
▷ When driving off from deep snow or loose
ground.
Concept
Hill Descent Control, HDC, is a downhill control
feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep
downhill grades, for instance when driving on un‐
paved roads.
▷ When driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating DTC
Dynamic Traction Control
When the system is active, the vehicle moves at
the speed set by the driver, without the driver
having to depress the brake pedal.
Activating DTC
Press the button.
While HTC is controlling the speed, the system
automatically distributes the braking force to the
individual wheels. This improves vehicle drivabil‐
ity and stability. If necessary, the Antilock Brake
System prevents the wheels from locking.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.
Deactivating DTC
General information
Press the button again.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds
below approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Speeds can be set between approx.
2 mph/3 km/h and approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
When the vehicle is moving downhill, the system
reduces the speed to the set value, within the
physical limits.
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Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle
speed
Overview
Using the cruise control rocker
switch
The desired speed can be changed using the
cruise control rocker switch on the steering
wheel.
Button in the vehicle
HDC
▷ Press the rocker switch up: the speed in‐
creases gradually.
Activating HDC
Press the button. The LED above the but‐
ton lights up.
▷ Press the rocker switch up and hold: the
speed increases while the rocker switch is
pressed.
Speeds between approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and ap‐
prox. 20 mph/30 km/h are adopted as the de‐
sired speed.
▷ Press the rocker switch down: the speed de‐
creases gradually.
▷ Press the rocker switch down and hold: the
speed decreases while the rocker switch is
pressed.
Display in the instrument cluster
A symbol and the selected de‐
sired speed are displayed.
Using the brake pedal
▷ Green display: HDC is active,
the system is reducing the ve‐
hicle speed.
While HDC is controlling the speed, the set de‐
sired speed can be reduced by depressing the
brake pedal.
▷ Orange display: HDC is on standby.
Deactivating HDC
Display in the Head-up Display
The HDC status can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
Press the button again. The LED goes out.
HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Malfunction
If a malfunction occurs, a message is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Overview
Servotronic
Button in the vehicle
Concept
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steer‐
ing function.
The system provides the steering force with
more support at low speeds than at higher ones.
This makes it easier to park, for instance, and
makes steering firmer when driving at faster
speeds.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts according
to the driving program, so that a firm, sporty feel
or a comfortable steering response is conveyed.
Operating the programs
Button
Program
M sports steering
SPORT
The M sports steering creates a direct driving
style by using smaller steering angles. M sports
steering features variable steering force support
that takes the speed and transverse acceleration
into account. This enhances agility and improves
handling while maintaining a sporty driving style;
for example, in tight corners or during evasive
maneuvers. At the same time, it ensures im‐
proved comfort during parking, turning, and ma‐
neuvering.
COMFORT
ECO PRO
SPORT
Concept
Consistently sporty tuning of the steering and
drivetrain for greater driving agility.
With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of
the suspension also changes and SPORT can be
individually configured.
Driving Dynamics Control
The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune
the vehicle's settings and features. Various pro‐
grams can be selected for this purpose.
Activating SPORT
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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4. "Configure ECO PRO"
Configuring SPORT
5. Select the desired setting.
Via iDrive:
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"
4. "Configure SPORT"
5. Select the desired setting.
Displays
Program selection
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Pressing the button displays a list
of the selectable programs. De‐
pending on your vehicle's optional
features, the list in the instrument
cluster can differ from the illustra‐
tion shown.
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT
driving mode is activated.
COMFORT
Concept
Selected program
For balanced tuning.
The instrument cluster displays
the selected program.
Activating COMFORT
Press the button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Drive-off assistant
ECO PRO
Concept
ECO PRO, refer to page 222, provides consis‐
tent tuning to maximize range.
Concept
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving off with the drive-off
assistant
Activating ECO PRO
Press the button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off without
delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via iDrive:
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is
used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"
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