BMW 5 Series: 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 washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
▷ After the engine is switched off, if the car is
in radio ready state, or if the
ignition is switched off, and
if position R or D is engaged.
▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is engaged.
▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that position P of the automatic transmission is engaged.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
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 ...
See also:
Engine compartment overview - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
A. Engine coolant reservoir*: See Engine coolant check.
B. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)*: See Brake and clutch
fluid check.
C. Engine oil filler cap*: See Engine oil check ...
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test
course. For example, a tire
graded 150 ...
Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These
safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you
or others.
Please read these safety ...