BMW 8 Coupe Series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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point. The selector lever returns to the middle
position when released.
Engaging selector lever position P
Press button P.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General
In some situations, the vehicle may need to be
rolled a short distance without power, for exam‐
ple in a car wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing
the brake.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold, see
page
133 .
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐
lector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
Standby state then remains switched on and
a Check Control message is shown.
The vehicle can now roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a danger of damage to property. Do
not switch off standby state in car washes.
Irrespective of standby state, selector lever posi‐
tion P is engaged automatically after approxi‐
mately 35 minutes.
If there is a fault, it may not be possible to
change the selector lever position.
Unlock the transmission lockout electronically if
necessary, see page
142 .
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
regular full-throttle position; resistance will be
felt.
Sport program M/S
Principle
In the sport programme, the gear shift points and
gear shift times are configured for more sporty
driving. For example, the transmission shifts up
later and the gearshift times are shorter.
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Driving
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