BMW 3: Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, period.
Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off with Launch Control.
Functional requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature. The engine is at operating temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start with launch control
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
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Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
3. Engage selector lever position S.
4. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake.
5. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster.
6. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transmission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes before Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, when used again.
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dynamic Stability Control again as soon as possible.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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Instrument cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via Driving
Dynamics Control, the displays in the instrument
cluster adapt to the respective driving
mode.
Widgets in the instrument
cluster
Concept
Displays for specific functions can be displayed
in the tachometer in the instrument cluster.
The following displays can be selected:
Current entertainment source, e.g., radio.
Torque and
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Three signs are attached to the housing of the high-voltage battery unit: 1
type plate and 2 warning
stickers. The type plate provides logistical information (e.g. part number) and
the key technical data
(e.g. nominal voltage). The warning stickers point to the lithium-ion technology
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Cross traffic warning
Concept
At blind driveways or when driving out of diagonal
parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is
detected sooner by the system than is possible
from the driver's seat.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
The system indicates approach
