BMW 528I XDRIVE - Manual (Page 62)

Driving
60
Displays in instrument cluster
P R N D DS S1 * to S6 * M1 to M6
The transmission position is indicated, and in
the manual mode, the gear currently engaged.
Engaging transmission position
> Do not leave the transmission position P
until the engine is running: interlock.
> With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise the shift command will not be
executed: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position,
maintain pressure on the brake pedal until
you are ready to start.
<
Engaging N, D, R
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired
direction, beyond a resistance point if neces-
sary. Press button
1 simultaneously out of P or
into R.
The engaged transmission position is also dis-
played on the selector lever.
The selector lever immediately returns to the
center position when released.
Engaging P
Press button P.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
rear wheels are locked.
P is engaged as soon as you switch off the
engine unless N is engaged and with
Comfort Access, the remote control is inserted
in the ignition lock, refer to Before driving into a
car wash, page
58 . <
N Neutral
Can, for example, be engaged in automatic car
washes. The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged even after the engine
is switched off whenever you leave the
remote control in the ignition lock. This function
is useful, for example, in automatic car washes,
refer to page
58 . <
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-
ward gears are available.
Kick down
Kick down enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the
increased resistance at full throttle.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG