BMW 5 Series: Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction on loose ground.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends.
Activating DTC
Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC lights up.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC indicator lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lamps
When DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in the tachometer.
The indicator lamp lights up:
DTC Dynamic
Traction Control is activated.
The concept
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward momentum
on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed
snowy roads, but driving st ...
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your vehicle.
Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably distributes ...
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Retrieve My Number
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“OnStar ready.”.
2. Say “My Number.” System
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Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect™ phone system.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX” button on
the radio or pres ...
Portable Audio Devices
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB
port located in the center console.
External devices such as iPods®,
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD
changers, and USB storag ...