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 ...See also:
Unlocking doors
1. Press the button on the
Intelligent
Key.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Press the button again within
5 seconds
to unlock all doors.
All doors will be locked automatically ...
System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the system
on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
The system can al ...
To set cruise control speed
1. Push the cruise ON-OFF button on the steering wheel to turn the system on.
The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be ...