Display

The Control Display shows how xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control are distributing the drive forces.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Torque distribution"

Torque distribution
Torque distribution

The current distribution of drive forces is indicated by arrows pointing to all four wheels.

The highlighted arrows show the drive forces currently present. The longer an arrow is, the greater the drive forces in the associated wheel.

The transparent arrows indicate the maximum value the drive forces over the last 10 seconds.

Malfunction

Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control

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