Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
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You can drive as with a normal auto-
matic transmission. In addition, you can
also shift manually.
Hold the footbrake down until
starting off. Otherwise the vehicle
will 'creep' when a drive position is
engaged. To prevent the vehicle from
starting off on its own, always move the
selector lever to position P and engage
the parking brake before leaving your
vehicle with the engine running.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a safety hazard.<
When you move the selector lever from
the D position to the left into the M/S
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the automatic transmission
are engaged. Steptronic enters the
manual selection mode and executes
the desired shift whenever you tap the
selector lever in the direction indicated
by + or –. Whenever you want to use
the automatic mode again, just shift the Range selection
selector lever toward the right to posi-
P Park
A catch prevents inadvertent movement
tion D.
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary. Transmission locks to prevent rear
wheels from turning.
of the selector lever to positions R and
P. To deactivate the catch, press the
button on the front of the selector lever
knob, see arrow.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.
R Reverse
Selector lever positions
While the vehicle is stationary and Select only when the vehicle is station-
before shifting out of Park or Neu-
tral, depress the footbrake in order to
disengage the selector lever's lock
mechanism – Shiftlock.<
ary.
P R N D M/S + –
N Neutral
Starting the engine
Select only when stopping for an
extended period.
The engine can only be started in selec-
tor lever positions P – for Park – or N –
for Neutral.
D Drive – automatic shift program
This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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