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How do I use the "M Drift Analyzer" in my BMW M vehicle?

The M Drift Analyzer detects and evaluates when the vehicle is moved in the drift.  For safety reasons, the use of the M Drift Analyzer is only permitted outside of public road traffic and under suitable ambient conditions.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads while drifting lead to increased wear. This wear is not covered by the warranty. Check the tire condition and the tire tread depth before driving off.

The data can be recorded as individual drifts or as total distance in a drift session.

M Traction Control assists the driver depending on the setting.

 

Activating/deactivating the system

  • Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated when the M Drift Analyzer is activated.
  • The system detects independently when a single drift starts and ends.
  • Depending on vehicle equipment, the active M xDrive mode is: "2WD" when M Drift Analyzer is activated.
  • Deactivating M Drift Analyzer activates Stability Control and 4WD mode.

 

Perform the following using the 'Dynamic Stability Control' button to activate/deactivate the system:

  1. Press the button.
  2. "DSC OFF"
  3. "M Drift Analyzer"
  4. "Activate"
  5. Confirm message.

 

Perform the following in the iDrive menu to activate/deactivate the system:

  1. Apps menu
  2. "Vehicle"
  3. "M Drift Analyzer"
  4. "Activate"
  5. If necessary, "Activate anyway"

 

Perform the following to set the M Traction Control level:

  1. Apps menu
  2. "Vehicle"
  3. "M Drift Analyzer"
  4. "M Traction Control"
  5. Select the desired setting.

 

Displays

Indications on the control display

The following information is shown on the control display:

  • Values from the last and best drift.
  • Drift angle performance values.

 

Reset the data

  1. Apps menu
  2. "Vehicle"
  3. "M Drift Analyzer"
  4. "Reset"

 

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