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BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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4.

Insert the screwdriver into the opening of
the white lever, arrow

1.

5.

Pull the screwdriver back all the way, arrow
2. The transmission lock is released.

6.

Carefully remove the screwdriver, for exam-
ple to avoid accidentally engaging the
transmission lock during towing.

After parking the vehicle, lock the trans-
mission lock again. Otherwise there is a

danger of the vehicle rolling.

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Locking

1.

Insert the screwdriver into the opening of
the white lever and press forward.
The transmission lock is locked again.

2.

Fold back the black cover until it engages
audibly.

3.

Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back
into place.

Jump-starting and towing, refer to page

128

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Drivelogic

Various drive programs are available to you via
Drivelogic.
After every change between sequential and
drive mode, the program selected last in each
case is active. Exception: after the first change

from sequential to drive mode, drive program 3
is active.

In drive mode

Five drive programs are available for selection,
from winter program/balanced 1 to sporting and
highly dynamic 5.

In sequential mode

You can choose between six drive programs,
from winter program/balanced 1 to sporty
puristic 6.
Program 6 is available when Dynamic Stability
Control is deactivated, refer to page

63

. If DSC

is activated, the program changes from 6 to 5.

To maintain driving stability, activate DSC
whenever possible.

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Selecting the drive program via the
button in the center console

Press the button repeatedly until the desired
drive program is displayed in the instrument
cluster, refer to page

46

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Shift Lights

To achieve the best possible acceleration in
sequential mode when using a sporty driving
style, the Shift Lights in the instrument cluster
indicate the best shift point just before the max-
imum engine speed is reached.

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