BMW 2008 X5 3.0si Manual De Propietario

Driving

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 M1 to M6
The transmission position is indicated, and in
the manual mode, the gear currently engaged.

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 push the 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.

The transmission automatically shifts into
park if you release the driver's seatbelt

and open the driver's door with the engine run-
ning while in reverse or drive.

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
An interlock prevents inadvertent gearshifts
into transmission position R. To deactivate the
interlock, press the release button