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:
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier.
• Press to answer an
incoming call when another call
is active. The original call is
placed ...
Opening/closing the fuel cap
Fuel vapor expands in hot weather. Open the filler cap slowly.
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks
into place.
CAUTION
Do not refuel with the e ...
Cargo net (if so equipped)
WARNING
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal
injury.
The cargo net he ...