Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
69n
Upshifts and downshifts are executed
Malfunction
only when they will result in a plausible
combination of engine and vehicle
speed; thus, for example, a downshift
that would cause the engine to overrev
will not be executed by the system. The
gear selected will appear briefly in the
instrument cluster followed by the cur-
rent gear.
The warning lamp lights up or
the message TRANS.FAILSAFE
PROG appears in the Check
Control. A malfunction has occurred in
the transmission system. Avoid heavy
loads.
Bring the vehicle to a stop. Move the
transmission selector lever to P. Set the
handbrake and switch the engine off,
ignition key to position 0.
In order to go back to using automatic,
move the selector lever toward the right
into position D.
Wait a few seconds, then start the
engine.
M/S manual operation and
Sport Program
If the indicator lamp goes out after a
few seconds, normal transmission per-
formance has been restored. You may
continue to drive as usual. If the indica-
tor lamp does not go out, you can place
the selector lever in all positions. How-
ever, the vehicle will now only drive for-
ward with limited gear selection.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Shift selector lever from position D
toward the left into the shifting slot M/S:
the Sport Program is activated and DS
appears in the instrument cluster. This
position is recommended for a perfor-
mance-oriented driving style.
When you briefly press the selector
lever in the + or – direction, manual
operation is activated and Steptronic
changes the gear The following appears
in the instrument cluster depending on
the model
Information on jump starting, tow-start-
ing and towing begins on page 171.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 3.0i, BMW 4.4i, BMW 4.8is, BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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