5.
Insert a screwdriver from the onboard tool
kit, refer to page 243, into the opening,
arrow 1.
Shift paddles on steering wheel
The shift paddles allow you to shift gears
quickly, as both hands can remain on the steer-
ing wheel.
>
>
When you use the shift paddles on the
steering wheel to shift gears in automatic
mode, the gearshift system switches into
the manual mode.
If you do not shift with the shift paddles and
do not accelerate for a certain time, the sys-
tem switches into the automatic mode
again when the selector lever is in D.
6.
Pull the screwdriver toward the rear until it is
heard to engage, arrow 2, and leave it
inserted in the opening. The transmission
lock is released.
Locking
1.
Pull out the screwdriver upward.
The transmission lock is locked again.
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>
To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles.
To shift down: press one of the shift pad-
dles.
Dynamic Driving Control
The Dynamic Driving Control makes it possible
for your BMW to react in an even more perfor-
mance-oriented manner at the push of a button:
2.
Reinstall the cover and the trim piece.
>
The speed range of the engine is optimally
utilized.
Information on jump starting and towing from
page 254.
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>
Gearshifts are faster.
The engine responds more spontaneously
to accelerator pedal movements.
Sport automatic
transmission*
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>
The steering will operate in an even sportier
mode.
You can also shift manually with two shift pad-
dles on the steering wheel.
In the automatic mode, the 6th gear is not
engaged.
You can also choose between two driving pro-
grams: Normal or Sport, refer to Dynamic Driv-
ing Control.
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 525i, BMW 525xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 550i, BMW E61 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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