BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

Driving

Upshifting: pull on one of the shifting pad-
dles, arrows

Downshifting: press on one of the shifting
paddles, arrows

–.

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only
when they will result in a plausible combination
of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,
a downshift that would cause the engine to
overrev will not be executed by the system. The
selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru-
ment panel, followed by the current gear.

Manually releasing and engaging

transmission lock

In case of a power failure, e.g. when the
battery is drained or disconnected, or an

electrical malfunction, the transmission lock
must be manually released, as otherwise the
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot
be towed.

Step on the brake when manually releas-
ing the transmission lock; otherwise,

there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.

The transmission lock should only be released
for towing. Reengage the transmission lock
after parking the vehicle at its destination.
If it also becomes necessary to manually
release the parking brake, follow this sequence:

Secure the vehicle against rolling.

Manually release the parking brake, refer to
page

Manually release the transmission lock of
the automatic transmission.

Releasing

Slide back the cover of the cup holder and
remove the floor mat on the bar between
the cup holders, arrow

Open the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder with the releasing tool from the
onboard tool kit, page

269

, refer to arrow

If necessary, unlock the lock

with the inte-

grated key of the remote control, refer to
page

, and remove it.

Insert the releasing tool into the opening,
arrow

Turn the releasing tool as far as possible,
arrow

4, and then press downward and

leave it in. The transmission lock is
released.

Engage the transmission lock after park-
ing the vehicle at its destination. Other-

wise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.