2009 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 84
2009 BMW M5 Manual
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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Deactivating MDM again Press the button on the steering wheel or the MDM button* again; the MDM indicator lamp goes out. Malfunction in driving-stability control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up yellow, together with the indicator lamps for ABS, DSC and Tire Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor. A message appears on the Control Display. The driving-stability control systems have failed.While you may continue, you should remember to proceed cautiously and drive defensively while avoiding full brake applications. The Tire Pressure Monitor or the Flat Tire Monitor is also malfunctioning. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models. Deactivating DSC To maintain vehicle stability, drive with the system activated whenever possible.< When rocking free or starting off from deep snow or on loose road surfaces, it can be useful to briefly deactivate DSC. Press the DSC OFF button*; the DSC indicator lamp lights up continuously. DSC and MDM are deactivated. A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there. Manual transmission*: Press and hold the MDM button. Under unfavorable traction conditions, the engine output may be briefly reduced even when DSC is deactivated. The DSC warning lamp lights up. A malfunction has occurred in DSC including MDM. The stability maintenance functions are no longer available. The vehicle remains operational. Have the system checked as soon as possible. The brake system warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Display. The brake assistant is defective. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models. Reactivating DSC Press the DSC OFF button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. You can also activate and deactivate DSC with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 52. Manual transmission*: Press the MDM button. Starting off On slopes The starting assistant enables you to start off conveniently on slopes. The handbrake is not required for this purpose. 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG