2011 1 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW

Antilock Brake System ABSABS prevents locking of the wheels duringbraking. Safe steering response is maintainedeven during full braking. Active safety is thusincreased.The ABS is operational every time you start theengine. Braking safely, refer to page 106.Electronic brake-force distributionEBVThe system controls the brake pressure in therear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.Dynamic Brake Control DBCWhen you apply the brakes rapidly, this systemautomatically produces the maximum brakingforce boost and thus helps to achieve the shortestpossible braking distance during full braking.This system exploits all of the benefits providedby ABS.Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for theduration of the full braking application.Dynamic Stability Control DSCDSC prevents the driving wheels from losingtraction when you pull away from rest or accelerate.The system also recognizes unstabledriving conditions, for example if the rear of thecar is about to swerve or if momentum is actingat an angle past the front wheels. In thesecases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safecourse within physical limits by reducing engineoutput and through braking actions at the individualwheels.The laws of physics cannot be repealed,even with DSC. An appropriate drivingstyle always remains the responsibility of thedriver. Therefore, do not reduce the additionalsafety margin again by taking risks, as this couldresult in an accident.