BMW i8 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Switching into manual mode
After a shift paddle is actuated, the system
switches to manual mode.
Switching into automatic mode
The transmission switches back to automatic
mode in the following situations:
▷ With selector position D: if there has been no
acceleration or shifting of the shift paddles
within a certain amount of time.
▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.
Shifting
▷ To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.
▷ To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
The shift paddles can be used only when Driving
with the combustion engine, refer to page
104 .
If Auto eDrive is activated, the combustion en‐
gine starts first.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example P.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Press the Start/Stop button. Standby state is
switched on.
2. Press and hold down brake pedal.
3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar‐
row 1, and press the selector lever into selec‐
tor lever position N, arrow N.
Selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.
4. Release the brake.
5. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter on
tow-starting and towing.
Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐
rounding conditions.
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