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Dynamic Stability Control DSC 8: Operation

The DSC button is in the center console switch cluster (SZM)

The DSC button has 2 functions that can be set by pressing the button for different lengths of time.

DSC BUTTON FUNCTION CHART

Press button Function Remarks
short < 3 seconds DTC function activated. DTC indicator light on.
DSC indicator and warning light on.
long > 3 seconds DSC is completely deactivated DSC indicator and warning light on.
This mode is intended for service work (e.g. brake dynamometer).
NOTE: Reactivating DSC 
Briefly pressing the button again reactivates the DSC function. The DSC indicator and warning light goes out (unless the system has developed a fault).
If the DSC button remains pressed for longer than 10 seconds (e.g. by a handbag on the center console), DSC will detect an operating error. The DSC function remains active and cannot be deactivated until the ignition has been switched off and on again.