BMW 5 Series: Shift paddles for Sport automatic
transmission
Shift paddles for Sport automatic
transmission
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode, the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a certain time, the system switches back into automatic mode if the selector lever is in transmission position D.
▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle.
▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear.
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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Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission
position is displayed,
e.g.: P. ...
See also:
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
• Press on the RKE transmitter.
• Approach the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter (keyless
access).
• Start the engine.
The alarm automati ...
Halogen Bulbs
WARNING!
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb pac ...
Closing
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
▷ Pull the switch to the
resistance po ...
