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
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