BMW 2001 325CI, Manual

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Overview
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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You have the option of driving with a
normal automatic transmission or
switching to manual.
When you move the selector lever from
the "D" position to the left into the M/S
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the automatic transmission
are engaged. As soon as you briefly
touch the selector lever in the "+" or "–"
direction, Steptronic shifts gears and
manual operation becomes active.
Whenever you want to use the auto-
matic mode again, move the selector
lever to the right into position "D."
The automatic transmission with Step-
tronic is equipped with Adaptive Trans-
mission Control (ATC). ATC reacts with
precision to your individual driving style
and the current driving conditions. It is
for this reason that various shift
programs are used.
You will find additional information
about ATC in the chapter called
"Advanced Technology" on page
188 .
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started in
selector lever positions P ("Park") or N
("Neutral").
Range selection
A detent prevents inadvertent shifts into
certain selector lever positions. To
release the shift-lock mechanism, press
the button on the front side of the
selector handle (arrow).
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While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of "Park" or
"Neutral," depress the brake, other-
wise you will not be able to move the
selector lever (Shiftlock).
Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. Otherwise the vehicle will "creep"
when a drive position is engaged.
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If you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, move the selector
lever to the "Park" or "Neutral" position
and apply the parking brake. If you fail
to do this, the vehicle could move. Do
not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
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P Park
Select only when the vehicle is
stationary. The transmission locks to
prevent the rear wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is
stationary.
N Neutral
Select "Neutral" only if your journey is
interrupted for a longer period.