BMW 5 Series: Automatic transmission with Steptronic
- Transmission positions
- Engaging the transmission position
- Sport program DS and manual mode M/ S
- Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission
- Displays in the instrument cluster
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inadvertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine ...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 ...See also:
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer a ...
Linking to a Different Phone
1. Press
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► For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.
► For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. Aft ...
Symbols and messages in the display
When City Safety™ automatically applies the brakes, one or more of the symbols
in the main instrument panel may illuminate and its associated message will be displayed.
A text message can be eras ...