Driving – BMW X5 3.0si SAV 2007 User Manual

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Driving

Displays in instrument cluster

P R N D DS M1 to M6
The transmission position is indicated, and in
the manual mode, the gear currently engaged.

Engaging transmission position

You can only engage transmission posi-
tions D, R or N when the engine is running.

With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise the shift command will not be
executed.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres-
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
to drive off.

The engaged transmission position is displayed
on the selector lever.

Engaging D, R or N

Move the selector lever in the desired direction.
The selector lever immediately returns to the
center position when released.

N Neutral:
Up to pressure point, arrow

D Drive:
Depending on the driving position, press

back up to the pressure point, arrow

D, or

beyond.

R Reverse:
Depending on the driving position, press
forward up to the pressure point, arrow

R, or

beyond. Press the release button

1 at the

same time.

Engaging P

Press button

Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N;
the shift command will not be executed unless
the brake is applied.
Also observe the additional information on the
automatic transmission.

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
An interlock prevents inadvertent gearshifts
into transmission position R. To deactivate the
interlock, press the release button

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
The rear wheels are locked.

P is engaged automatically as soon as
you switch off the engine unless N is

engaged and on vehicles with comfort access
the remote control is inserted in the ignition
lock, refer to page

Engaging N, D or R

With transmission position P engaged, an inter-
lock prevents accidentally shifting into trans-
mission positions N, D and R. To deactivate the
interlock, press the release button

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 used, for example, in a car wash, refer to
page

. After approx. 30 minutes P is auto-

matically engaged.

This manual is related to the following products:

2007 X5 3.0SI