BMW 3 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 3: DTC Dynamic Traction Control

Concept

DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability Control where forward momentum is optimized.

The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces, for instance unplowed snowy roads, but with somewhat limited driving stability.

General information

When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maximum traction. Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves.

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC in the following situations:

  • When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-covered roads.
  • When driving off from deep snow or loose ground.
  • When driving with snow chains.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Driving stability control systems

DSC OFF

Activating/deactivating DTC

Activating DTC

Press the button.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.

Deactivating DTC

Press the button again.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator light go out.

Display

Display in the instrument cluster

If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator light lights up: DTC is activated.

Automatic program change

In certain situations, the DSC is activated automatically:

  • If Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function ACC is activated.
  • On a braking intervention by the Intelligent Safety systems.
  • The vehicle has a flat tire.

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