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Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview
Automatic transmission*
Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC)
The automatic transmission of your
BMW is equipped with an Adaptive
Transmission Control (ATC). This
system reacts with precision to your
individual driving style and the current
driving conditions. Different shift
programs are utilized to achieve this.
For details concerning ATC, please refer
to the chapter "Advanced technology"
on page 166.
Selector lever positions
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Shift programs
Press the switches:
> E (Economy)
> M (Manual)
Selector lever in position 3:
> S (Sport Program)
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started in
positions "P" or "N."
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Range selection
A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to
the "Reverse" or "Park" selector lever
positions. To disengage the detent,
press the button on the front side of the
shift knob (arrow in the illustration on
the left).
While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of "Park" or
"Neutral," depress the footbrake in
order to disengage the selector lever's
lock mechanism (Shiftlock).
Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. The vehicle will otherwise "creep"
when a drive position is engaged.<
Before exiting the vehicle when
the engine is running, place the
selector lever in the "Park" or "Neutral"
position and apply the parking brake.
If you do not, the vehicle can move.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard. If you
should accidentally select "Neutral"
while traveling at high speed, remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal
immediately. Allow the engine speed to
drop to idle before selecting the desired
drive position. Damage could otherwise
occur due to excessive engine speed.<
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