BMW x5 2000 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. As soon as you briefly
touch the selector lever in the "+" or "–"
direction, Steptronic changes the gear.
The manual mode is engaged. When
you wish to use the automatic transmis-
sion mode again, move the selector
lever to the right into the "D" position.

The automatic transmission of your
BMW is equipped with Adaptive Trans-
mission Control (ATC), a system which
reacts with precision to your individual
driving style and the driving conditions.

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To achieve this, different shift programs
are automatically engaged.

For additional details concerning the
ATC, please refer to the chapter de-
scribing "Advanced technology" on
page

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Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S

The transmission range display varies
according to the equipment of your ve-
hicle (refer to the illustrations).

Starting the engine

The engine can only be started in selec-
tor lever positions P ("Park") or N ("Neu-
tral").

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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
shift knob (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.

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