BMW 745i Manual Do Proprietário

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Reference

Automatic transmission
with L mode

While you can drive as with a conventional
automatic transmission, you also have the
option of retaining your current gear selec-
tion with the L/D button on the steering
wheel, refer to page

Transmission ranges

P R N D

Program display

L1 – L6

Buttons on steering wheel

L/D –

Selecting transmission range

The selector lever is at the center
position. To select transmission

ranges D, R or N, always start by pulling
toward the steering wheel, arrow 1, then
press up or down. Note the range indicated
in the Info Display.

Range D or R:
Press the selector lever up or down,
continuing to apply pressure to move it
past the detent

Neutral N:
Press the selector lever as far as, but
not beyond, the detent

Park P:
Press button P, arrow 2.

The selector lever immediately returns to
the center position when released.

Depress the brake pedal before
shifting out of P or N; the shift com-

mand will not be executed unless the brake
is applied – Shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a range, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
You can activate the Automatic Hold fea-
ture to suppress the vehicle's tendency to
creep, refer to page

Shift commands are transmitted electroni-
cally. To help avoid malfunctions, each
command undergoes a plausibility check
prior to execution.

Remember to observe the Check Control
for status messages.

You can find additional information on the
Check Control on page

To prevent the vehicle from rolling,
always select position P and engage

the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle with the engine running. Note the
information provided in the Info Display.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.