What is ASC+T?

[KentishS2]

Just bought a 318 Ti Sport Compact Edition and it has ASC+T but I don't have the handbook yet and wondered what this function is?

TIA

[dcb]

KentishS2 said:

Just bought a 318 Ti Sport Compact Edition and it has ASC+T but I don't have the handbook yet and wondered what this function is? TIA

Could be automatic sandwich changer + turbo.

These Bavarians try to think of everything.

OTOH, it could be automatic stability control + traction.
I didn't know the 318 got fitted with such things. You live & learn.

[Raify]

It's the basic BMW traction control. reduces power to control wheelspin.

DSC is the 'fancy' option, which uses individual wheel braking and other gizmos to help during a 'complete loss of talent'

[Philrose]

This will explain everything and more----
www.318ti.org/notebook/asc/index.html

[KentishS2]

Thanks folks, I thought it was something akin to ABS at first but wondered why I'd need to actually switch it on.

I guess you just switch on the ASC + T in the wet, ice or snow?

Is there any risk if it forgotten and left switched on for prolonged periods?

[Raify]

Isn't it on all the time, by default? On my MINI you have to disengage it manually if you want to light up the fronts

It re-engages itself every time you turn off the ignition.

[KentishS2]

I went out for a bit of a hoon at lunch time with ASC+T switched off then on and I can now see what it does!

Reduces your ability to put the rear end out!

[Raify]

My usual routine upon entering the MINI is:

1. Start car
2. Seatbelt
3. Check for dry roads
4. Dis-engage ASC+T
5. Laugh

[KentishS2]

Raify said:

My usual routine upon entering the MINI is: 1. Start car 2. Seatbelt 3. Check for dry roads 4. Dis-engage ASC+T 5. Laugh

[thesilverfox]

What you will also find if you dont switch it off when your garage carrys out an brake test on the MOT you cant get out of the brake tester