BMW X5 - Manual (Page 68)

66 n Automatic transmission with Steptronic *
M/S manual operation and
Sport Program
Shifting from D into M/S activates the
Sport program and this is indicated with
DS in the transmission range display.
The Sport Program is designed for per-
formance-oriented driving.
With the first brief press, the automatic
transmission shifts from the Sport Pro-
gram to the manual mode.
If you start to move the gear lever
towards +, the transmission shifts
upwards; moving it towards – shifts
downwards. The following appears in
the transmission range display depend-
ing on the model
> 1 to 5 or 1 to 6
> M1 to M5 or M1 to M6.
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Upshifts and downshifts are executed
only when they will result in a plausible
combination of engine and vehicle
speed; thus, for example, a downshift
that would cause the engine to overrev
will not be executed by the system. The
gear selected will appear briefly in the
instrument cluster followed by the cur-
rent gear.
To obtain maximum acceleration,
for passing maneuvers, etc., dur-
ing operation in the manual mode, use
the kickdown or downshift manually.
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You can only change from M/S to
selector lever positions P, R and N via
the D position.
Electronic transmission control
module
If the indicator lamp comes on
or the message – TRANS.FAIL-
SAFE PROG – appears in the
Check Control, there is a fault in the
transmission system.
Bring the vehicle to a stop. Move the
transmission selector lever to P.
Engage the handbrake and switch off
the engine, ignition key to position 0.
Wait a few seconds, then start the
engine.
If the indicator lamp goes out after a
few seconds, normal transmission per-
formance has been restored. You may
continue to drive as usual. If the indica-
tor lamp does not go out, you can place
the selector lever in all positions. How-
ever, the vehicle will now only drive for-
ward with limited gear selection.
If this happens, avoid extreme engine
loads and consult the nearest BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Never work in the engine com-
partment with any of the forward
or reverse gears engaged, as the vehi-
cle could start to move.
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