BMW X3 M, Owner'S Manual

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Engaging selector lever position P
Press button P.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a car wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not switch standby
state off in car washes.
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on
the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, deactivate Automatic Hold.
Automatic Hold, refer to page
137 .
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Engage selector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
The vehicle can roll.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally after approximately 35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum drive
power in Drive mode.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐
ance point at the full throttle position.
Drive mode D/S
Principle
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automatically
changed.
Activating Drive mode
Push the selector lever out of the center position
in the D/S direction.
Drive mode is activated. The engaged gear is
displayed in the instrument cluster along with a
D, e.g., 1 D.
Deactivating Drive mode
Push the selector lever out of Drive mode in the
D/S direction. Sequential mode is activated.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., 1.
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