Activating the M/S manual mode
After parking the vehicle, engage the transmis‐
sion lock again.
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
If the parking brake needs to be manually re‐
leased as well, adhere to the following se‐
quence:
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
1.
2.
Secure the vehicle against rolling.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
Manually release the parking brake, refer to
page 64.
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
3.
Manually release the transmission lock.
Releasing
▷
To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
1.
2.
3.
Open the cover of the cup holder.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument panel, followed by the current gear.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
Take out the insert.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The gear position is displayed, e.g.,
P.
Manually releasing and engaging the
transmission lock
Take out the mat.
In the event of a power failure, manually release
the transmission lock; otherwise, the drive
wheels will be locked and it will not be possible
to tow the vehicle.
Depress the brake when releasing the
transmission lock
When manually releasing the transmission lock,
depress the brake; otherwise, the vehicle could
roll.◀
Only release the transmission lock in the event
of a malfunction, e.g., for towing.
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Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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Tags | BMW 550i, BMW F07, BMW Gran Turismo |
Model Year | 2010 |
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