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Index
Data
Technology
Repairs
Car care
Controls
Overview
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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In the following situations, the Step-
tronic "thinks" for you in the manual
mode:
tronic "thinks" for you in the manual
mode:
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In order to prevent engine over-
speeding, the transmission shifts
automatically to the next higher gear
shortly before the engine speed
cutoff point.
speeding, the transmission shifts
automatically to the next higher gear
shortly before the engine speed
cutoff point.
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At low speeds, the transmission
shifts down automatically – you do
not have to act.
shifts down automatically – you do
not have to act.
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In the "kickdown" mode, the trans-
mission shifts down to the lowest
gear possible, depending
on the engine speed.
mission shifts down to the lowest
gear possible, depending
on the engine speed.
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Depending on the situation – when
driving in adverse winter conditions,
for example – you may also start out
in 2nd or 3rd gear.
driving in adverse winter conditions,
for example – you may also start out
in 2nd or 3rd gear.
Available displays
P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
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Electronic transmission control
module
module
If the indicator lamp comes on,
there is a malfunction in the
transmission system.
there is a malfunction in the
transmission system.
Bring the vehicle to a stop, select trans-
mission position "P," set the parking
brake and turn the engine off (ignition
key to position 0).
mission position "P," set the parking
brake and turn the engine off (ignition
key to position 0).
Wait a few seconds, then start the
engine. If the indicator lamp goes out
after a few seconds, normal transmis-
sion performance has been restored.
Drive off normally.
If the indicator lamp does not go out,
all selector lever positions can still be
selected, however in the forward posi-
tions the vehicle has limited perfor-
mance, as it drives only in 3
engine. If the indicator lamp goes out
after a few seconds, normal transmis-
sion performance has been restored.
Drive off normally.
If the indicator lamp does not go out,
all selector lever positions can still be
selected, however in the forward posi-
tions the vehicle has limited perfor-
mance, as it drives only in 3
rd
and 4
th
gear.
If this happens, avoid extreme engine
loads and consult the nearest BMW
center.
loads and consult the nearest BMW
center.
Do not perform service operations
in the engine compartment with
in the engine compartment with
a drive position engaged. If you do so,
the vehicle could move.
the vehicle could move.
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