Drive dynamics control switch

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Drive dynamics control switch
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The driving dynamic control switch and the gear selector switch are used to operate Dynamic Driving Control. The new Dynamic Driving Control has the following features:

  1. All of the drive and driving stability control systems installed in the vehicle are activated. The central control unit for this is the Integrated Chassis Management (ICM).
  2. A choice of 3 programs is available:
    • ECO PRO
    • NORMAL
    • SPORT

Dynamic Driving Control influences, as well as other systems, Electronic Damper Control (EDC).

The drive dynamic control switch is connected to the control unit for Integrated Chassis Management (ICM). The ICM control unit places the signals on the FlexRay.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Dynamics Control Switch
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Example F25

Item Explanation
1 Center console operating facility
2 10-pin plug connection
3 Parking Assist button
4 Side View Camera button
5 Driver experience switch with ECO PRO mode
6 DSC button OFF

The following other components units deliver signals for Electronic Damper Control (EDC):

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