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Driving
62
Once the electrical power supply has been
restored, you can again use the parking brake:
With the ignition on and the vehicle
stationary, briefly press the button
three times at intervals of approx.
5 seconds. This executes the fol-
lowing initialization sequence:
> Initializing the disengaged setting.
> Engaging: the system registers the new
status and the brake setting is initialized.
The indicator lamp on Info Display lights
up green.
> Releasing: the parking brake is ready for
operation.
The indicator lamp on the Info Display
goes out.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
In addition to fully automatic operation, you can
also shift manually using the button on the
steering wheel, refer to page 63.
Transmission range selection
P R N D
Displays on Info Display
P R N D S or M1 to M6
The transmission range is indicated, and in the
manual mode, the gear currently engaged.
Selecting transmission range
> Only engage transmission positions D, R,
or N when the engine is running: interlock.
> With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position,
maintain pressure on the brake pedal until
you are ready to start off. Activate Auto-
matic Hold to suppress the tendency to
creep, refer to page 59.<
The engaged position is indicated on the Info
Display.
Selecting D, R or N
Lightly pull selector lever and engage desired
position:
> N Neutral:
To resistance point, arrows N.
> D Drive:
Downward past resistance point, arrow D.
> R Reverse:
Upward past resistance point, arrow R.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 836 - © 08/06 BMW AG
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