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 ...
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Cleaning the seat belts
•► Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by warming them above 176 °F (80
°C) or
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Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 311. The following bulbs should only
be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician:
Dome lighting
Reading lights
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identification
for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration. ...