Handbrake
Sequential Manual
Transmission with Drivelogic
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes
the rear wheels.
The concept
The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans-
mission in which an electrohydraulic system
handles the clutching and gear changes.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up, and a sig-
nal also sounds when starting off.
The handbrake is applied.
The Sequential Manual Transmission is oper-
ated with the selector lever and two shift pad-
dles on the steering wheel.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
It offers you the following functions:
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Optional manual or automatic operation:
Sequential mode or Drive mode
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
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Selection option between different driving
programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 57
Releasing
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Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page 58
Automatic downshifting and prevention of
incorrect shifting even in Sequential opera-
tion
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Automatic double clutching
Selector lever positions
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and
lower the lever.
If exceptional circumstances should
make it necessary to engage the hand-
brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it
too strongly. In doing so, continuously press the
button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise
excessive pressure can lead to the rear wheels
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R: Reverse gear
N: Neutral
locking up and loss of traction – fishtailing – at >
the rear axle.<
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Β: Drive position:
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the hand-
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-
brake is applied.<
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+: manual upshifting
–: manual downshifting
> D/S: switch between Drive mode and
Sequential mode
Shiftlock
Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N;
the shift command will not be executed unless
the brake is applied.
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E60, BMW M5 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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