BMW 2004 Z4 Roadster 3.0i Manual Do Proprietário

Automatic transmission
with Steptronic*

You can drive as with a normal automatic
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 tap the selector lever in
the + or — direction, Steptronic changes the
gear. The manual mode is engaged. When
you wish to use the automatic transmission
mode again, move the selector lever to the
right to position D.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + —

Range selection

A detent prevents inadvertent shifting into
selector lever positions R and P. To disen-
gage the detent, press the button on the
front of the selector lever knob, see arrow.

Shiftlock

While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of P or N, depress

the footbrake in order to disengage the
selector lever's lock mechanism.

Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. The vehicle will otherwise start to

move when a drive position is engaged.
If you leave the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, move the selector lever to the P posi-
tion and apply the parking brake. If you fail
to do this, the vehicle could move.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. An unattended vehicle
with a running engine poses a safety haz-
ard.

P Park

Select reverse only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. The transmission locks to prevent
the rear wheels from turning.

R Reverse

Select reverse only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.

N Neutral

Select only when stopping for an extended
period.

D Drive: automatic shift program

This position is designed for driving under
all normal operating conditions. All forward
gears are available.

Kickdown

In the kickdown mode, you achieve maxi-
mum acceleration in position D.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-throt-
tle position.

M/S Manual mode and
Sport program

When you change from D to M/S, the Sport
program is activated. This is indicated in
the gear indicator by SD. The M/S mode is
recommended for performance-oriented
driving.

With the first brief touch, the automatic
transmission shifts from the Sport program
to the manual mode.
When you tap the selector lever in the +