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DTC button and HDC button

The DTC button is used to change the operating mode of the chassis control system. The DTC button bears the lettering "DTC".

The DTC button can be used to select 3 switching modes:

E70, E71: The DTC button is located in the center console control panel (no control unit). The center console switching center is connected to the integrated heater/automatic climate control (IHKA). The IHKA sends the signal on the K-CAN.

E60, E61, E62, E63 from 03/2007: The DTC button is in the switch block on the left, next to the ashtray. The switch block is connected to the center console switch center (SZM). The SZM control unit is installed in the carrier behind the glove compartment.

Fig 1: Identifying DTC Button And HDC Button
G09912081Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The graphic shows E70, E71.

Index Explanation
1 Center console control panel
2 HDC button
HDC means Hill Descent Control: Hill
Descent Control
3 DTC button

E70: The HDC button is also in the center console control panel.

E60 and E61: Those buttons on the steering column available for programming as desired can be assigned to control the Hill Descent Control (HDC). The HDC can also be activated via iDrive.

The DSC receives additional input signals from the following components: