BMW 5 Series: Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic - Driving - Controls - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: Automatic transmission with Steptronic

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 ...

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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 . ► 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 ...