Sequential m gearbox with drivelogic – BMW M3 Coupe 2004 User Manual

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SMG display in instrument cluster

The selector lever position, currently
engaged gear and selected driving pro-
gram are displayed in the instrument
cluster.

1 Engaged gear

2 Selected driving program, corre-

sponds to the number of illuminated
fields, refer to page

3 Tapping the selector lever to the right

switches over into the displayed shift
mode

4 D indicates that an automated shift

mode is activated

R – Reverse position

Only engage with the vehicle stopped
or at low speed, e.g. for rocking free in
deep snow.

An intermittent signal tone indi-
cates that the reverse position has

been engaged.

N - Neutral

Always engage before starting the
engine.

If the driving situation requires, e.g.
when downshifting on slippery roads,
the SMG Drivelogic automatically dis-
engages and reengages the clutch, i.e.
it is not necessary to manually engage
position 0.

S – Sequential mode

In the sequential mode all forward
gears are to be shifted by the driver.

To switch from automated to sequential
mode:
> Tap the selector lever to the right

toward 'S' or

> change gears with the selector lever

or the shift paddles on the steering
wheel.

You do not need to reduce the throttle
for shifting.

Sequential M gearbox with Drivelogic*