BMW 2009 650i Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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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 sounds when you drive away. 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 apply 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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While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, 
press the gearshift lever toward the right, 

otherwise accidental shifting into the 3rd or 4th 
gear could result in engine damage.

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Select only when the vehicle is stationary. 
When pressing the gearshift lever to the left, 
overcome some 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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