BMW 2011 328i Convertible Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Briefly push the selector lever in the desired 
direction, overcoming a resistance point if nec-
essary. When shifting out of P or into R, simul-
taneously press the button 

1.

The engaged selector lever position is also dis-
played on the selector lever.
When you release the selector lever, it returns 
to its center position.

Press the button 

P.

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. 
The rear wheels are locked.

The transmission is shifted into P if, with 
the engine running, you open the driver's 

door, do not have your safety belt fastened, and 
subsequently actuate neither the brake pedal 
nor the accelerator.

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The transmission is shifted into P as soon 
as you switch off the engine, unless the 

transmission is in N and the remote control is in 
the ignition lock, refer to page

. As soon as 

you remove the remote control from the ignition 
lock, then the transmission is shifted into P.

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Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

You can select this in a car wash, for example. 
The vehicle can roll.

After the engine is switched off, the trans-
mission remains in N if you leave the 

remote control in the ignition lock. You can use 
this function at a car wash, for example, refer to 
page

.

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In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted 
automatically.

For sudden acceleration maneuvers such as 
passing, depress the accelerator past the resis-
tance point. This provides maximum accelera-
tion.

Push selector lever toward the left from the 
selector lever position D, the Sport program is 
activated. This position is recommended for a 
performance-oriented driving style.
The engaged gear, e.g. S1, is displayed in the 
instrument cluster.
When you press the selector lever forwards or 
backwards, the manual mode is activated and 
Steptronic changes gear. 
The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the 
instrument cluster.

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