BMW X5: Engaging selector lever positions - Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to change from selector lever position P to another selector lever position.
The selection lever position P cannot be changed until all technical requirements are met.
Engaging selector lever position D, N, R
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty operation:
- Unintentional shifting into selector lever position R.
- Unintentional shifting from selector lever position P into another selector lever position.
1. Fasten driver's safety belt.
2. Press and hold the button to release the selector lever lock.
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3. Push the selector lever in the desired direction, past a resistance point, if needed. The selector lever automatically returns to the center position when released.
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Engaging selector lever position
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Press button P.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power for a short distance, for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically engaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not switch standby state off in car washes.
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage selector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched on, and a Check Control message is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically after approximately 35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if needed.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
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Shift paddles
Principle
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
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General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock - Steptronic transmission
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a hazardous area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set th
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Do not start the engine with help of starting sprays.
Preparation:
Conform with the following when starting engine with starting cable.
Ensure that jump lead wires are to appropriate cross-section size.
Only use fuse-protected jump leads.
Check whether the current supplying battery has 12 V volt
Towing a trailer
General information
If the trailer socket is occupied, some driver assistance
systems are unavailable, or available to a
limited extent. A Check Control message is displayed
where applicable.
When driving with a trailer or load carrier and the
trailer socket not occupied, some driver assistance
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