BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

Driving

Procedure

Switch on the ignition.

Press the button with the brake depressed.

The indicator lamp in the instrument
panel goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation again.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.

Any noises which occur are normal. Start-up
may take several seconds.

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can
also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to
page

Transmission positions

P R N D M/S + –

To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position, main-

tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are
ready to start.

Displays in instrument panel

P R N D, DS

, S1

through S6

, M1 through M6

The transmission position and the currently
engaged gear are displayed.

Engaging transmission position

You can only engage transmission posi-
tions D, R or N when the engine is running.

With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise the shift command will not be
executed: shiftlock.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position,

maintain pressure on the brake pedal until
you are ready to start.

Shifting into D, R, N

Briefly press the selector lever in the desired
direction, beyond a resistance point if neces-
sary. When shifting out of P or into R, simulta-
neously press button

The engaged transmission position is displayed
on the selector lever.
The selector lever immediately returns to the
center position when released.

Engaging P

Press button

Also observe the additional information on the
automatic transmission.