What does D/S stands for?
10-02-2006, 07:11 AM
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Hi everyone
I have a question about my 530d Auto transmition.
When I switch from Auto to Sequential mode, and before I start shifting up/down, I get a DS on the OBC screen and the car start shifting up & down by itself in what feels like a Sports mode as it stays in gear for longer.
What is that DS mode and what's it short for
Sorry if it is a silly question, but I am a new to BMW - switching from the Merc camp
Thank you
I have a question about my 530d Auto transmition.
When I switch from Auto to Sequential mode, and before I start shifting up/down, I get a DS on the OBC screen and the car start shifting up & down by itself in what feels like a Sports mode as it stays in gear for longer.
What is that DS mode and what's it short for
Sorry if it is a silly question, but I am a new to BMW - switching from the Merc camp
Thank you
10-02-2006, 07:14 AM
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The D/S is indeed the sport mode and i find it very useful when taking corners harder than usual as it keeps the revs higher. I believe that it is for Drive / Sport but bay be proved wrong by some of the experts on this forum 
You can overide it by using the + / - too must i personally do not see the point - you went for an auto for a reason
You can overide it by using the + / - too must i personally do not see the point - you went for an auto for a reason
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='340851' date='Oct 2 2006, 04:13 PM
You're right, its just sports mode. Gives you the more performance in term of acceleration and reponse.
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10-02-2006, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='340851' date='Oct 2 2006, 11:13 AM
You're right, its just sports mode. Gives you the more performance in term of acceleration and reponse.
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10-02-2006, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Darron.Lowe' post='340852' date='Oct 2 2006, 08:14 AM
The D/S is indeed the sport mode and i find it very useful when taking corners harder than usual as it keeps the revs higher. I believe that it is for Drive / Sport but bay be proved wrong by some of the experts on this forum
You can overide it by using the + / - too must i personally do not see the point - you went for an auto for a reason
You can overide it by using the + / - too must i personally do not see the point - you went for an auto for a reason
I have a Step too but it's nice to have that option when you feel like some spirited driving.
10-02-2006, 07:51 AM
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Sport mode it is, not only the car shifts later, I also felt that the throttle is more responsive too. I think is due to the drive-by-wire thing as if you change from D to DS mode is way more noticable compare with the E39.
I think you might find this information in your owner's handbook too so now I finally get to use this icon
No offense man but I just couldn't find a use for this icon when Mark added this
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I think you might find this information in your owner's handbook too so now I finally get to use this icon
No offense man but I just couldn't find a use for this icon when Mark added this
Welcome aboard by the way
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='340865' date='Oct 2 2006, 04:51 PM
Sport mode it is, not only the car shifts later, I also felt that the throttle is more responsive too. I think is due to the drive-by-wire thing as if you change from D to DS mode is way more noticable compare with the E39.
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Originally Posted by Darron.Lowe' post='340852' date='Oct 2 2006, 04:14 PM
The D/S is indeed the sport mode and i find it very useful when taking corners harder than usual as it keeps the revs higher. I believe that it is for Drive / Sport but bay be proved wrong by some of the experts on this forum
You can overide it by using the + / - too must i personally do not see the point - you went for an auto for a reason
You can overide it by using the + / - too must i personally do not see the point - you went for an auto for a reason
Personally I prefer the tap up/down approach if I want 'spirited' driving or use the kickdown for any unexpected requirements...
10-02-2006, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='340952' date='Oct 2 2006, 10:04 PM
I'm not convinced the Sport mode is actually any quicker with the diesels. I find the low down torque suits the normal mode better.
I agree. Unfortunatly my 525d doesn't and likes to kick down more than i would like. I feel that there is quite a large amount of play in the autobox at lower revs which i think is worse in the 525d
? I am used to driving below 2000rpm and using the torque properly but cannot now 
.Still, love the car despite its faults...