6.5. Handling Setting Switch: Notes

2011 BMW 528iSECTION Notes
Fig 1: Identifying F10 Center Console
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EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Driving dynamics control switch
2 Controller
Fig 2: Identifying F10 Driving Dynamics Control Switch
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EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
1 Driving dynamics control switch for equipment without Adaptive Drive
2 Driving dynamics control switch for equipment with Adaptive Drive

In the F10 (as in F01 and F07) we can also control all drive and stability control systems in combination through the driving dynamics control switch. The operating principle is identical to that in the F01. For vehicles with Adaptive Drive (option 2VA), four different modes are available on the driving dynamics control switch. For vehicles without Adaptive Drive (option 2VA), the "Comfort" stage is omitted and only three different modes can be configured. The driving dynamics control switch is then labelled with "Normal" instead of "Comfort".

NOTE: Adaptive Drive combines EDC (Electronic Damper Control) with ARS (Active Roll Stabilization).

Sport mode can be adapted using the controller.

Fig 3: Identifying F10 Sport Mode Adaptation
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You can determine whether the sport mode is to apply to the chassis and suspension only, to the drive, or to both simultaneously.

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