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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

DTC button

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION DTC button
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The DTC button is located in the center console operating facility. The DTC button is used to change the operating mode of the chassis control system. The DTC button can be used to select 3 switching states:

  • DTC button not pressed after terminal change: DSC in operation (standard)
  • Press DTC button briefly: DTC
  • Press DTC button for longer period: DSC and ASC switched off, ABS and ABD-X still active
Fig 1: Identifying Drive Dynamic Control Switch And DTC Button
G09908319Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 Center console operating facility
2 DTC button
3 Drive dynamic control switch
4 Button for bumper camera
5 PDC button with function indicator light as well as button for reversing camera
6 4-pin plug connection
7 six-pin plug connection

New is the display with selected DTC button. "TRACTION" can be seen in the revolution counter of the instrument panel. The symbol of the indicator light has changed as a result of legal regulations: Skidding vehicle with the labelling "OFF".

Fig 2: Identifying DSC Indicator Light
G09908320Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Index Explanation
1 TRACTION display in the rev counter
2 DSC indicator light

The DSC receives additional input signals from the following components:

RENDER: 1.0x

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