ASC Sub-Function: Oversteer

Oversteer occurs when the driver wishes to turn a corner and the tail of the vehicle slides outward, leading the turn. This is caused by the rear tires loosing traction and not being able to hold against the centrifugal force acting upon the vehicle.

The DSC III can identify the situation and initiate a corrective action based on engine torque reduction followed by a controlled brake intervention sequence if needed.

Engine torque reduction is carried out by the DME from a request by the DSC via the CAN bus. The DME sends the torque reduction confirmation back to the DSC.

Fig 1: Example Of Oversteer Correction With DSC III 5.7

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.