BMW 330XI - Manual (Page 64)

64 Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
You can drive as with a normal auto-
matic transmission. In addition, you can
also shift manually.
When you move the selector lever from
the D position to the left into the M/S
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the automatic transmission
are engaged. Steptronic enters the
manual selection mode and executes
the desired shift whenever you tap the
selector lever in the direction indicated
by + or –. Whenever you want to use
the automatic transmission mode again,
move the selector lever to the right into
the D position.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started in selec-
tor lever positions P – for Park – or N –
for Neutral.
Range selection
A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to
the Reverse or Park selector lever posi-
tions. To disengage the detent, press
the button on the front side of
the selector lever button – see arrow.
While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of Park or Neu-
tral, depress the footbrake in order to
disengage the selector lever's lock
mechanism – Shiftlock.
Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. The vehicle will otherwise "creep"
when a drive position is engaged.
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To prevent the vehicle from start-
ing off on its own, always move
the selector lever to position P and
engage the parking brake before leav-
ing your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a safety hazard.
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P Park
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary. Transmission locks to prevent rear
wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
N Neutral
Select only when stopping for an
extended period.
D Drive – automatic shift program
This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available.
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