68
Sequential manual gearbox SMG*
R Reverse
To switch back to sequential mode: tap
the selector lever again to the right
toward D or change the current gear via
the shift paddles or the selector lever.
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
N Neutral
Kickdown
Always engage before starting the
engine, refer to Starting the engine on
page 64.
You can achieve maximum acceleration
using kickdown.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-
throttle position.
Sequential mode
Each time the engine is started, the
sequential mode is activated as soon as
you move the selector lever into the for-
ward driving position while the brake is
depressed.
Shifting gears
With selector lever:
>To upshift, tap the selector lever
toward +
To downshift, tap the lever toward —.
The gears are shifted via the shift pad-
dles or the selector lever.
>
With shift paddles on steering wheel:
It is also possible to drive off in second
gear, e.g. on snow-covered roads.
>To upshift, pull one of the shift pad-
dles
D Drive mode
>To downshift, push the paddle.
You accelerate from higher gears, e.g.
during passing, by manually downshift-
ing.
In the drive mode all forward gears are
shifted automatically.
To switch from sequential to drive
mode: tap the selector lever to the right
toward D.
In the following situations, the SMG in
the sequential mode assists you:
>The transmission will only execute
upshifts and downshifts that will
result in an appropriate combination
of vehicle speed and engine rpm. For
For rapid acceleration, e.g. during
passing, depress the accelerator pedal
completely: kickdown.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)
Automotive readers have rated 2005 BMW 3-Series 325i 325xi E46 Owners Manual 4.8 out of 5.0 based on 4 product reviews. An awesome opportunity for those that need it ! Thanks
ok. Just needed a manual since our used car did not have one
This is great It gives you the opportunity to be able to read what you need at all times on hand. I love this idea. I rate it a 5
Espero recibir buena información gracias
Gracias por todo