Automatic transmission with steptronic – BMW 2006 bmw 325i User Manual

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Automatic transmission with Steptronic

D Drive (automatic shift program)

This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available, the
Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) is
fully operational.

"Kickdown"

In the "Kickdown" mode, you achieve
the maximum performance.
To activate this mode, depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle position, at which a resistance
point must be overcome.

M/S Manual operation and
Sport Program

Shifting from D into M/S activates the
Sport Program. This is indicated by
"SD" in the gear selection display. This
position is recommended for a perfor-
mance-oriented driving style.

With the first brief touch, the automatic
transmission shifts from the Sport
Program to the manual mode.
When you move the selector lever
forward in the "+" direction, the trans-
mission shifts up. When the lever is
moved back in the "–" direction, the
transmission shifts down. M1 to M5
appear in the gear indicator.

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Upshifts or downshifts will only be
carried out by the ATC at appropriate
engine speeds and road speeds. If the
engine speed is too high, for instance, a
downshift will not be executed. The gear
selected will appear briefly in the instru-
ment cluster followed by the current
gear.

To accelerate quickly in the
manual mode (to pass another

vehicle, for instance), shift down manu-
ally or employ the kickdown mode.

Shifting from M/S to the selector lever
positions P, R and N is possible only by
going through D.