BMW X5 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Indicator/Headlamp flasher

Upshifts or downshifts will only be
carried out at appropriate engine
speeds and road speeds. If the engine
speed is too high, for instance, the
downshift will not be executed. The
gear selected will appear briefly in the
instrument cluster followed by the
current gear.

If you are driving in the manual
mode and wish to accelerate

rapidly – to pass another vehicle, for
example – shift down manually or with
the kickdown function.

You can only change from M/S to
selector lever positions "P", "R" and "N"
via the "D" position.

Electronic transmission control
module

If the indicator lamp comes on
or the message "TRANS.FAIL-
SAFE PROG" appears in the

Check Control

, there is a fault in the

transmission system.

Bring the vehicle to a stop. Move the
transmission selector lever to "P". Set
the parking brake and switch the engine
off (ignition key to position 0).

Wait a few seconds, then start the
engine.
If the indicator lamp goes out after a
few seconds, normal transmission
performance has been restored. You
may continue to drive as usual. If the
indicator lamp does not go out, you can
place the selector lever in all positions.
However, the vehicle will now only drive
forward with limited gear selection.

If this happens, avoid extreme engine
loads and consult the nearest
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.

Do not work in the engine
compartment when a drive gear

(forward or reverse) is engaged. If you
do this, the vehicle could move.

Information on jump-starting, tow-
starting and towing begins on
page

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