BMW Z4 sDrive35i 2009 - Manual (Page 58)

Driving
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The indicator lamp lights up yellow if
the transmission becomes too warm.
Avoid high engine loads and driving off
frequently. If the transmission overheats, the
indicator lamp lights up red and power flow to
the engine is interrupted. You can only continue
driving after the transmission has cooled down.
Avoid driving off frequently with a high acceler-
ation and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by
depressing the accelerator lightly and dragging
the clutch; otherwise, the transmission may
overheat.
Transmission positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
P, R, N, D1 to D7, S1 to S7, M1 to M7
The transmission position and the gear cur-
rently engaged are displayed.
Engaging a transmission position
> Transmission position P can only be disen-
gaged if the engine is running.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake; otherwise, the transmission will not
shift.
Engaging N, D, R
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired
direction, beyond a resistance point if neces-
sary. When shifting out of P or into R, press
button
1 at the same time.
The engaged transmission position is also dis-
played on the selector lever.
When you release the selector lever, it returns
to its center position.
Engaging P
Press button P.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
The rear wheels are locked.
P engages when you open the driver's
door while the engine is running, your
safety belt is not fastened and you activate nei-
ther the brake pedal nor the accelerator.
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P is engaged automatically when you
switch off the engine, unless N is
engaged and the remote control is in the igni-
tion lock, refer to page
50 . As soon as you
remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, P engages regardless of the position of the
selector lever.
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