BMW Z3 COUPE 2002, Owner'S Manual

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ASC+T Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)*
Reactivate the ASC+T
Press the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with ASC+T. It will
always be the driver's responsibility to
drive in a manner that matches road
conditions. We therefore urge you to
avoid using the additional safety margin
of the system as an excuse for taking
risks.
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For additional details concerning
ASC+T, please refer to the chapter,
"Advanced technology," page
165 .
The concept
DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in
critical driving situations.
The system optimizes vehicle stability
during acceleration and when starting
from a full stop, as well as optimizing
traction. In addition, it recognizes
unstable vehicle conditions, such as
understeering or oversteering, and, as
far as is possible within the laws of
physics, helps keep the vehicle on a
steady course by reducing the engine
speed and brake applications to the
individual wheels.
The DSC is operational every time you
start the engine. DSC includes the
functions of ADB and CBC, refer to
page
102 .
The ADB (Automatic Differential
Braking) copies the function of conven-
tional differential and transverse locks
through brake intervention, and
increases traction whenever conditions
merit, e.g. when driving on snow-
covered roads.
If the DSC is deactivated the ADB is in
ready mode.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly
after you switch on the ignition,
refer to page 22 .
The indicator lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive and braking
forces.
The indicator lamp stays lit:
DSC has been switched off via the
button; ADB is in ready mode.
ADB control intervention is not indi-
cated.
The indicator lamp and the
brake warning lamp remain on:
The DSC, ADB and DBC have
been switched off via the button
or are defective.
The vehicle will remain completely
operational, however without DSC. In
the event of a fault, please see your
BMW center.
Indicator and warning lamps for
Canadian models.