Dynamic Stability Control helps keep the vehicle on a steady course in critical driving situations. The drive power is reduced depending on the situation, and wheels can be braked individually.
The system detects the following unstable driving conditions, for instance:
- Skidding, which can lead to oversteering.
- Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Stability Control is automatically activated whenever drive-ready state is switched on or when you switch to another drive mode.
If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, driving stability is limited when accelerating and cornering.
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic Stability Control as soon as possible.
In BMW Operating System 7/8/8.5:
Perform the following to deactivate or activate Dynamic Stability Control:
- Press the 'Dynamic Stability Control' button to open the menu.
- "DSC OFF" will appear in the instrument cluster and the indicator light illuminates when Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
- Press the button again to reactivate Dynamic Stability Control.
In BMW Operating System 9:
Dynamic Stability Control can be activated or deactivated via My Modes. Dynamic Stability Control helps keep your vehicle safely on the road
in critical driving situations. The drive power is reduced depending on the situation, and wheels can be braked individually.
Perform the following to deactivate or activate Dynamic Stability Control:
- Press the My Modes button on the center console.
- "SPORT" - The last Dynamic Stability Control setting applied in this mode is activated.
- Select the settings icon if necessary.
- "Driving dynamics"
- "DSC OFF" - Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated and displayed in the instrument cluster when the indicator light illuminates.
Please Note:
- When the warning light flashes, Dynamic Stability Control is regulating the driving and brake power. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driving style to the road conditions.
- If the warning light illuminates, Dynamic Stability Control has failed or is initializing. Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.
- If the warning light illuminates continuously, have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
- When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars, the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situations. There is a risk of accident, injury, or property damage. Drive with roof load only with activated Dynamic Stability Control.
