BMW serie 3 sport wagon 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

You can drive as with a normal auto-
matic transmission. In addition, you can
also shift manually.

When you move the selector lever from
the "D" position to the left into the M/S
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the automatic transmission
are engaged. Steptronic enters the
manual selection mode and executes
the desired shift whenever you tap the
selector lever in the direction indicated
by "+" or "–". Whenever you want to use
automatic again, just move the selector
lever toward the right to position D.

Range selection

P R N D M/S + –

Starting the engine

The engine can only be started in
selector lever positions P ("Park") or N
("Neutral").

Range selection

A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to
the "Reverse" or "Park" selector lever
positions. To disengage the detent,
press the button on the front side of
the selector lever button (arrow).

While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of "Park" or

"Neutral", depress the footbrake in
order to disengage the selector lever's
lock mechanism (Shiftlock).
Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. The vehicle will otherwise "creep"
when a drive position is engaged.

To prevent the vehicle from
starting off on its own, always

move the selector lever to position P
or N and engage the parking brake
before leaving your vehicle with the
engine running.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is
stationary. Transmission locks to
prevent rear wheels from turning.

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is
stationary.