BMW X5: Sport program M/S - Steptronic transmission
Sport program M/S
Principle
The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for sportier handling.
The transmission, for instance shifts up later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating the Sport program
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Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is activated.
Ending the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual mode M/S
Principle
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D, arrow 1.
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2. Press the selector lever forward or pull it backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting
- To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
- To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatically in certain situations, for instance when RPM limits are reached.
Steptronic Sport transmission: prevent automatic upshifting in M/S manual mode
Depending on the motorization: if driving mode SPORT is selected, the Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickdown.
Ending the manual mode
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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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
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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Rear seats
Second row of seats
General information
The seats of the second row of seats can be adjusted
forward and backward including the backrest
tilt.
The backrest tilt for the center section is adjusted
together with the left rear seat backrest.
Safety information
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when m
Checking Camshaft Timing On Right Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 461
11 9 462
(cylinder bank 1 to 4)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor from right eccentric shaft.
Remove right cylinder head cover.
Remove all spark plugs on cylinder bank 1 to 4.
If necessary, remove remove fan cowl.
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