BMW X5: Shift paddles - Steptronic transmission
Shift paddles
Principle
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and road
speeds.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle
switches into manual mode temporarily.
After conservative driving in manual mode without
acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles
for a certain amount of time, the transmission
switches back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode:
- Keep the right shift paddle pulled until D is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
- In addition to the pulled right shift paddle, pull
the left shift paddle.
Continuous manual mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle
switches into manual mode permanently.
With the transmission version it is possible to
switch into automatic mode:
- Keep the right shift paddle pulled until S is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
- In addition to the pulled right shift paddle, pull
the left shift paddle.
Steptronic Sport transmission
With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simultaneously
activating kickdown and operating the left shift paddles. This is not possible
in shortterm
manual mode.
Shifting
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- Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.
- Shifting down: pull left shift paddle.
- Downshifting to the lowest possible gear:
keep the left shift paddle pulled.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument
cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is
displayed,
for example P.
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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
Principle
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via Driving
Dynamics Control, the displays in the instrument
cluster adapt to the respective driving
mod
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Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the wheel carrier or
swinging arm, it is
necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Tension coil spring (and leave on vehicle).
Version with ride-height control: Deacti