BMW 5 Series: Engaging the transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disengaged
if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pressure
on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀
Engaging D, R and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Press unlock button, in order to:
▷ Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.
Engaging P
Press button P.
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward
gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car wa ...
Sport program DS and manual mode M/
S
Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission
position D.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The sport program of the transmission is activated.
Activating the M/S manual mode
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See also:
If your vehicle is stolen
If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the codes of any non-rolling code
device that has been programmed into HomeLink. Consult the Owners Manual of each
device or call the manufacturer or d ...
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK
position unless the brakes are applied. To move the shift
lever out of the PARK p ...
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradients.
The parking brake is not required.
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away without
delay.
After ...
