Driving dynamic control – BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i 2005 User Manual

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Kickdown:
For rapid acceleration, e.g. during passing,
depress the accelerator pedal completely. You
achieve maximum acceleration.
To switch back to sequential mode: tap the
selector lever again to the right toward D, or
change the current gear via the shift paddles or
the selector lever.

When driving off on inclines, drive
smoothly without pausing. Do not keep

the vehicle in place by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal; instead, apply the parking brake. Oth-
erwise, the gearbox could overheat.

Shifting gears

With selector lever

To upshift, tap the selector lever toward +

To downshift, tap the lever toward –.

With shift paddles on steering wheel

To upshift, pull one of the shift paddles

To downshift, push the paddle.

In the following situations, the SMG in the
sequential mode assists you:

The transmission will only execute upshifts
and downshifts that will result in an appro-
priate combination of vehicle speed and
engine rpm. For instance, downshifts that
would result in excessive engine speed
cannot be executed

During a stop the gearbox is automatically
downshifted into first gear

Shortly before a gear-dependent minimum
speed is reached, the gearbox automatically
shifts down without you taking any action.

Malfunction

The warning lamp lights up. The trans-
mission system is malfunctioning.
Avoid heavy loads.

All of the selector lever positions can continue
to be engaged; in the forward drive positions,
however, the vehicle will be operating in a
restricted gear range only. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Towing and tow-starting, refer to page

;

Jump starting, refer to page

Overheating

An acoustic warning signal sounds. The gear-
box is overheating. If possible, stop the vehicle
or drive off swiftly so that the system can cool
off again.

Driving Dynamic Control

Driving Dynamic Control allows your BMW to
react in a sportier driving style at the touch of a
button:

The engine responds more spontaneously
to any motion of the accelerator pedal

The vehicle is steered more directly and
traction is enhanced

Cruise control:
When the speed last stored is called up, this
speed is attained more quickly.

Additional features with SMG:

Gears are shifted more quickly

The engine speed range is optimally utilized
in the drive mode.

With automatic transmission:

The Sport program is activated.