Automatic transmission with steptronic – BMW 01 41 0 155 307 User Manual

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Automatic transmission with Steptronic

In the following situations, the Step-
tronic "thinks" for you in the manual
mode:

In order to prevent engine over-
speeding, the transmission shifts
automatically to the next higher gear
shortly before the engine speed
cutoff point.

At low speeds, the transmission
shifts down automatically – you do
not have to act.

In the "kickdown" mode, the trans-
mission shifts down to the lowest
gear possible, depending
on the engine speed.

Depending on the situation – when
driving in adverse winter conditions,
for example – you may also start out
in 2nd or 3rd gear.

Available displays

P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5

460us143

Electronic transmission control
module

If the indicator lamp comes on,
there is a malfunction in the
transmission system.

Bring the vehicle to a stop, select trans-
mission position "P," set the parking
brake and turn 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 transmis-
sion performance has been restored.
Drive off normally.
If the indicator lamp does not go out,
all selector lever positions can still be
selected, however in the forward posi-
tions the vehicle has limited perfor-
mance, as it drives only in 3

and 4

gear.

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

Do not perform service operations
in the engine compartment with

a drive position engaged. If you do so,
the vehicle could move.

For towing, tow-starting or jump-
starting the vehicle, refer to the infor-
mation beginning on page

167