BMW 5 Series: Driving Dynamics Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation using various driving modes.
General information
The following systems are affected, for instance:
- Engine characteristics.
- Steptronic transmission.
- Adaptive chassis.
- Adaptive Drive.
- Active roll stabilization.
- Adaptive M chassis.
- Adaptive M Chassis Professional.
- Integral Active Steering.
- Display in the instrument cluster.
- Cruise control.
- Backrest width for comfort seats.
When the drive-ready state is switched on, the COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is selected automatically, depending on the equipment.
Overview
Displays in the instrument cluster
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The selected driving mode is
displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Driving modes
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Driving modes in detail
COMFORT
Concept
Balanced tuning between dynamic and efficient driving.
Switching on
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Press the button repeatedly until
COMFORT
is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
SPORT
Concept
Dynamic tuning for higher agility with an optimized chassis and suspension.
Switching on
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Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
SPORT INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
Configuration
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. If necessary, "Driving Experience Control".
4. "Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL".
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings: "Reset to SPORT STANDARD".
SPORT PLUS
Concept
Dynamic tuning for maximum agility with an adjusted drive.
Switching on
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Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT PLUS is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
ECO PRO
Concept
Efficient driving setting.
Switching on
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Press the button repeatedly until
ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
Configuration
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. If necessary, "Driving Experience Control".
4. "Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL".
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings: "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented driving mode, whose tuning is automatically modified to the driving situation and driving style.
If the navigation system is active, upcoming road sections are considered.
The function may be restricted if the navigation data is invalid, outdated or not available, for example.
Switching on
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Press the button. ADAPTIVE is
displayed
in the instrument cluster.
INDIVIDUAL configuration
General information
The individual configuration of the driving mode is stored for the active driver profile. The last set configuration is activated directly when the driving mode is called up again.
Activating configuration of the driving mode
Press the button for the desired driving mode several times.
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Instrument cluster
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be
possible to deactivate the display change in the
instrument cluster via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may di
Check Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a combination
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Adjusting
General information
Depending on the package and country version,
various settings are available for the vehicle key
functions.
These settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Unlocking
Doors
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle settings".
3. "Doors/Key".
4. "Driver's door"
