BMW 2001 325CI, Manual

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Automatic transmission with Steptronic
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D Drive (automatic shift program)
This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available and the
ATC is fully operational.
"Kickdown"
In the "kickdown" mode, you achieve
maximum performance. To activate this
mode, depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the full-throttle position, at
which a resistance point must be over-
come.
M/S Manual mode and
Sport Program
Shifting from D into M/S activates the
Sport Program and indicates SD in the
gear indicator. This position is recom-
mended for a performance-oriented
driving style.
With the first brief touch, the automatic
transmission shifts from the Sport
Program to the manual mode. When
you move the selector lever forward in
the "+" direction, the transmission shifts
up. When the lever is moved back in the
"–" direction, the transmission shifts
down. M1 to M5 appear in the gear
indicator.
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Upshifts or downshifts will be carried
out by the ATC only at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e. g. the
engine will not downshift if engine
speed is too high. The gear selected
will appear briefly in the instrument
cluster followed by the current gear.
To accelerate quickly in the
manual mode (to pass another
vehicle, for instance), shift down manu-
ally or employ the "kickdown" mode.
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Shifting from M/S to the selector lever
positions P, R and N is possible only by
going through D.