BMW 2008 X6 xDrive35i Manuel Du Propriétaire
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Downshifting: press on one of the shifting
paddles, arrows
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.
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
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.
must be manually released, as otherwise the
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot
be towed.
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Step on the brake when manually releas-
ing the transmission lock; otherwise,
ing the transmission lock; otherwise,
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.
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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:
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:
1.
Secure the vehicle against rolling.
2.
Manually release the parking brake, refer to
page
page
.
3.
Manually release the transmission lock of
the automatic transmission.
the automatic transmission.
Releasing
1.
Slide back the cover of the cup holder and
remove the floor mat on the bar between
the cup holders, arrow
remove the floor mat on the bar between
the cup holders, arrow
1.
2.
Open the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder with the releasing tool from the
onboard tool kit, page
holder with the releasing tool from the
onboard tool kit, page
, refer to arrow
2.
3.
If necessary, unlock the lock
*
with the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to
page
page
, and remove it.
4.
Insert the releasing tool into the opening,
arrow
arrow
3.
5.
Turn the releasing tool as far as possible,
arrow
arrow
4, and then press downward and
leave it in. The transmission lock is
released.
released.
Engage the transmission lock after park-
ing the vehicle at its destination. Other-
ing the vehicle at its destination. Other-
wise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.
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Locking
1.
Pull out the releasing tool.
The transmission lock is engaged again.
The transmission lock is engaged again.
2.
If necessary, insert the lock
*
and lock it.
3.
Close the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder and lay in the mat again.
holder and lay in the mat again.
4.
Close the cover of the cup holder and stow
the releasing tool.
the releasing tool.
Information on jump starting and towing, from
page
page
.
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