BMW X5 3.0i SAV 2005 - Manual (Page 68)

68 n Automatic transmission with Steptronic *
Range selection
> The selector lever can be removed
from the P position with the ignition
switched on or the engine running:
interlock
> With the vehicle stationary, press the
footbrake before shifting out of P
or N, as otherwise the selector lever
is blocked: shiftlock.
Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. The vehicle will otherwise creep
when a drive position is engaged.
An interlock prevents inadvertent gear-
shifts into selector-lever positions R
and P. To cancel the interlock, press
the button on the front of the selector
lever knob, refer to arrow.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary. The transmission locks to prevent
the rear wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
N Neutral, idle
For example, engage in automatic car
washes. The vehicle can roll.
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D Drive, automatic driving
position
This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available.
Kick-down
The kick-down mode provides maxi-
mum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-
throttle position.
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