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DTC button

The DTC button is located in the center console operating facility. The DTC button is used to switch over the operating condition of the Dynamic Stability Control. The DTC button can be used to select 3 switching states:

Shown F25

Item Explanation
1 Center console operating facility
2 DTC button
3 Drive dynamic control switch (optional driver experience switch with ECO PRO mode)
4 Hill Descent Control button
5 PDC button with function indicator light as well as button for reversing camera
6 4-pin plug connection
7 5-pin plug connection

The center console operating facility is connected electrically to the Integrated Chassis Management. The ICM control unit forwards the signals of the DTC button on the FlexRay to the DSC.

Notice! Different number of plug connections! 

The center console operating facility starting with F20 has only 1 plug connection to the Integrated Chassis Management (ICM). Observe the wiring diagrams in the diagnosis! 

Notice! Driver experience switch depends on options fitted! 

If a driver experience switch is installed, the labelling then changes {COMFORT} to {ECO PRO}. The function {ECO PRO} is described with the ICM.

Depending on the DSC mode, the indicator light in the instrument panel is switched on. The indicator light shows a skidding vehicle with the labelling "OFF" or only a skidding vehicle.

If SPORT+ is selected via the drive dynamic control switch, the system automatically switches to DTC operating condition.

Fig 2: Display - DTC Dynamic Traction Control Screen
G09908332Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1 Mode:
DTC Dynamic Traction Control with "TRACTION" displayed in the instrument cluster
DSC completely deactivated with "DSC OFF" displayed in the instrument cluster
2 Mode:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC flashes when controlled lights up in the event of failure

The DSC receives additional input signals from the following components: