Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
32 Steering And Wheel Alignment: Operation
Unlike DSC, which can be switched off by means of the DTC button, Active Steering cannot be deactivated. Yaw-rate control and yaw-moment compensation are also deactivated when DSC is switched off. The variable steering gear transmission ratio always remains active.
With the 3rd generation Active Steering, the yaw-rate control remains active when DSC is deactivated.
When DTC is activated, the DSC response thresholds have been widened. Active Steering increasingly assumes the function of driving stabilization if the vehicle is oversteered.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.