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Sequential manual gearbox SMG* — BMW 325i, 330i
The principle
The sequential manual gearbox SMG is
an automated manual transmission in
which an electro-hydraulic system actu-
ates the clutch and shifts gear.
You operate the SMG by means of a
selector lever in the centre console and
two shift paddles on the steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:
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Sequential, automated gearshift
mode – cruise mode
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Choice of two driving programs (nor-
mal or sport) in sequential mode
>
Acceleration assistant (launch con-
trol)
>
Automatic double declutching
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Dependability of positive gearshifts
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Automatic upshifts at maximum
engine rpm
>
Automatic downshifts at minimum
engine rpm
>
Kick-down function.
Selector lever positions
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
Forward position with touch-shift func-
tions:
•: Sequential mode
+: Upshifts in sequential mode
—: Downshifts in sequential mode
C: Cruise mode.
The SMG is operational from ignition
key position 2 on.
When the car is at a standstill, a safety
function requires you to depress the
brake pedal if you want to move the
selector lever to a drive position within
approximately 2 seconds of selecting
neutral – shiftlock function.
R Reverse
Engage this gear only when the car is
standing still.
N Neutral
Always move the selector lever to this
position before starting the engine.
• Sequential mode
When you start the engine, the sequen-
tial mode is always activated as soon as
you depress the brake pedal and move
the selector lever to the forward posi-
tion.
C Cruise mode
All forward gears are shifted automati-
cally in cruise mode.
To change from sequential mode to
cruise mode: lightly press the selector
lever to the right toward "C".
Sharply press the accelerator all the
way down for rapid acceleration (kick-
down) when you want to overtake,
for example.
Kick-down
You can achieve maximum acceleration
and top speed using kick-down.
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