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One-touch function for Sequential
mode
+: manual upshifts
—: manual downshifts
D Drive mode
In the Drive mode, all forward gears are
shifted automatically.
To switch from Sequential to Drive mode:
Briefly press the selector lever to the right
towards D.
D: Drive mode.
N is automatically engaged if the
driver's door is opened with the
Kickdown:
engine running and neither pedals, shift
paddles nor the selector lever are oper-
ated.
This is indicated by an acoustic signal and
the flashing display N in the instrument
cluster.<
For rapid acceleration, e.g. overtaking,
press the accelerator pedal as far down as
it will go: you achieve maximum accelera-
tion.
To switch back to the Sequential mode:
briefly press the selector lever back to the
right towards D or change the current gear
using the shift paddles or selector lever.
Gear display
Start off quickly on slopes. Do not
hold the vehicle on a hill by applying
the throttle, but engage the handbrake
instead. Otherwise overheating can occur
in the area of the transmission.<
Gear changes
Using selector lever
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To shift up, briefly press the selector
lever towards +
R N 1 to 6
The currently engaged gear is displayed, in
the Drive mode preceded by a D.
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To shift down, briefly press towards —.
Using shift paddles on steering
wheel
Shiftlock
Press the brake pedal before shifting out
of N; the shift command will not be exe-
cuted unless the brake is applied.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is completely
stationary.
Sequential mode
After every engine start, as soon as the
selector lever is pushed to the right and the
brake pedal is pressed, the Sequential
mode is activated.
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To shift up, pull one of the shift paddles
To shift down, press.
In the following situations, the SMG in the
Sequential mode assists you:
The gear is changed using the shift paddles
or selector lever.
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Upshifts and downshifts are executed
only when they will result in a plausible
combination of engine and vehicle
Driving off is also possible in second gear,
e.g. when the roadway is icy.
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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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