BMW A-Z, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 70 / 289

The transmission is operated using the selec‐
tor lever and two shift paddles on the steering
wheel.
Functions:
▷ Choice of manual or automatic operation:
manual mode or Drive mode.
▷ Automatic downshifting and protection
against selecting the wrong gear, even in
manual mode.
▷ Acceleration assistant, Launch Control, re‐
fer to page
68 .
▷ Automatic throttle blip.
System limits
This transmission is equipped with an over‐
heating protection system that protects the
clutches against extremely high loads.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow if
the transmission becomes too warm.
Avoid high engine loads and driving
off frequently.
If the transmission overheats, the indicator
lamp lights up red and power flow to the en‐
gine is interrupted. You can only continue driv‐
ing after the transmission has cooled down.
Avoid driving off frequently with high accelera‐
tion and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by
depressing the accelerator lightly; otherwise,
the transmission may overheat.
Transmission positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
The gear position and the engaged gear, such
as M4, are displayed.
Engaging transmission positions N, D,
R
▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running.
▷ Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake; otherwise, the transmission will not
shift.
Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a driving position, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
When shifting out of P or into R, press button 1
at the same time.
The engaged transmission position is also dis‐
played on the selector lever.
When you release the selector lever, it returns
to its center position.
Seite 66
Controls Driving
66
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 957 403 - X/14