BMW M3 2002, Owner'S Manual

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Overview
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Sequential M gearbox* SMG II
The warning stops after approx.
10 seconds. If you move the selector
lever into a forward or reverse position
during this time, a gear is automatically
engaged.
The SMG II has no park position
for securing the vehicle against
rolling.
The ignition key can be removed in any
selector lever position.
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Always engage the parking brake
when parking on downhill roads.
Engaging a gear may not sufficiently
secure the vehicle against rolling.
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Display in instrument cluster
The selector lever position, currently
engaged gear and selected driving
program are displayed in the instrument
cluster.
1 Engaged gear
2 Selected driving program
(corresponds to the number of illumi-
nated fields), refer to page
64
3 Tapping the selector lever to the right
switches over into the displayed shift
mode
4 "A" indicates an activated automated
mode.
R – Reverse position
Only engage with the vehicle stopped
or at low speed, e.g. for "rocking free"
in deep snow.
0 – Position 0
Always engage before starting the
engine.
If the driving situation requires, e.g.
when downshifting on slippery roads,
the SMG II automatically disengages
and reengages the clutch, i.e. it is not
necessary to manually engage
position 0.
S – Sequential mode
In the sequential mode all forward
gears are to be shifted by the driver.
Changeover from automated to
sequential mode:
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Tap the selector lever to the right
toward "S"
or
>
change gears with the selector lever
or the shift paddles on the steering
wheel.
You do not need to reduce the throttle
for shifting.