Driving stability control systems – BMW 760Li Sedan 2008 User Manual

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1.

Press the

button to open the start

menu.

2.

Move the controller toward "Settings".

3.

Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.

4.

Select "PDC pic." and press the controller.
This activates the PDC display.

The display appears as soon as PDC is acti-
vated.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
To exit the menu:
Select the

arrow and press the controller.

System limits

Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the

vehicle and any objects always remains with the
driver. Even when sensors are involved, there is
a blind spot in which objects cannot be
detected. The system's detection of objects is
also subject to the physical limits that apply to
all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as
those encountered with tow bars and trailer
couplings, as well as thin or wedge-shaped
objects. Low objects already indicated, such as
curb edges, may enter the blind spot of the sen-
sors before or after a continuous audible signal

is given. Higher, protruding objects, such as
wall ledges, may not be detectable.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may also prevent you from hearing the PDC's
signal tone.

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Driving stability control

systems

Your BMW is equipped with an extended array
of systems designed to enhance and maintain
vehicle stability under extreme conditions.

ABS Antilock Brake System

ABS prevents the wheels from locking during
braking. Safe steering response is maintained
even during hard braking. This increases active
driving safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the
engine. For information on safe braking, refer to
page

123

.

CBC Cornering Brake Control

This system provides further enhancements to
vehicle stability and steering response when
braking while cornering or when braking during
a lane change.

Electronic brake-force distribution

The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure a stable braking behavior.

Brake assistant

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
est possible braking distance during full brak-
ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro-
vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when starting off and accelerating. The system
also detects unstable driving conditions such

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