BMW 2008 650i Coupe Manuel Du Propriétaire

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The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent 
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes 
the rear wheels.

The indicator lamp lights up, and a sig-
nal also sounds when starting off. The 
handbrake is applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

The lever locks in position automatically.

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and 
lower the lever.

If exceptional circumstances should 
make it necessary to apply the handbrake 

while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it too 
firmly. In doing so, continuously press the but-
ton of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, too firm 
an application of the handbrake can lock up the 
rear wheels and cause the rear of the vehicle to 
swerve.

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To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally engage the hand-

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming 
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-
brake is applied.

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When shifting into 5th/6th gear, press the 
gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise 

an inadvertent shift into 3rd or 4th gear could 
lead to engine damage.

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Select only when the vehicle is stationary. 
Press the gearshift lever to the left, overcoming 
a slight resistance.

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

You can also choose between two driving pro-
grams: Normal or Sport, refer to Dynamic Driv-
ing Control.

P R N D M/S + –

P, R, N, D, S1 through S6, M1 through M6

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