R Reverse
gear selected appears briefly in the instrument
cluster, followed by the gear actually in use.
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To use the automatic function again, move the
selector lever to the right into position D.
N Neutral, idle
You can select this in a car wash, for example.
The vehicle can roll.
Overriding selector lever lock
Should the selector lever refuse to move out of
position P although the button on the selector
lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be
overridden:
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-
ward gears are selected automatically.
1.
2.
Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-
sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi-
tion D.
Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle resistance point.
Manual operation and Sport program
M/S
3.
Using the screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page 205, press the red
lever while moving the selector lever to the
desired position.
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
Move selector lever from position D toward the
left into the M/S shifting slot:
The sport program is activated and DS appears
in the instrument cluster. This position is rec-
ommended for a performance-oriented driving
style.
When you press the selector lever forwards or
backwards, the manual mode is activated and
Steptronic changes gear. The instrument clus-
ter shows M1 through M6.
1
2
3
High beams
Upshifts and downshifts are executed 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
Headlamp flasher
Turn signals
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| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 323i, BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW 330i, BMW 330xi, BMW E90 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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