SMG Sequential manual
transmission and automatic
transmission
SMG Sequential manual
transmission
1.
2.
Engage a drive position
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. Here, it is sufficient
to turn the ignition key only briefly to posi-
tion 3 'Start engine' and to let go of it right
away. The system responds by automati-
cally engaging the starter for a certain
period and allowing it to run until the engine
starts, after which it then disengages auto-
matically.
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
A signal sounds if the idle position N is
engaged on stopping the engine.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
1.
2.
Engage selector-lever position P
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
SMG Sequential manual
transmission
Handbrake
1.
2.
3.
Press the brake pedal
Engage selector-lever position N
Start the engine.
The handbrake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked;
it brakes the rear wheels.
If the engine does not start, engage
the last gear selected again, refer to
instrument cluster display, and then
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up, and an
acoustic signal also sounds when
starting off. The handbrake is
engaged.
engage selector-lever position N.<
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Press the brake pedal
Indicator lamp for Canadian mod-
els.
1.
2.
3.
Engage selector-lever position P or N
Start the engine.
Engaging
The lever locks into place automatically;
the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up as of ignition key position 1.
Switching off engine
Do not remove the ignition key while
the vehicle is rolling, as otherwise the
steering wheel lock would engage while
steering.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the igni-
tion key and lock the steering.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply
the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle
could roll away.<
Manual transmission
Releasing
1.
2.
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0
Engage first or reverse gear.
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and
lower the lever.
If exceptional circumstances should
make it necessary to engage the
handbrake while the vehicle is in motion,
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| Categories | BMW 6-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 645Ci, BMW E63, BMW E64 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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