BMW 745i Sedan 2005 - Manual (Page 70)

Driving
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> Engaging: the system registers the new
status and the brake setting is initial-
ized. The indicator lamp
in the
Info Display lights up red.
> Releasing: the parking brake is ready
for operation. The indicator lamp
in the Info Display goes out.
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic
In addition to fully automatic operation, you
can also manually shift with the button on
the steering wheel, refer to page
70 .
Transmission range selection
P R N D
The selector lever position is indicated, and
in the manual mode the gear currently
engaged.
Program display
S or M1 – M6
Buttons on steering wheel
Press briefly to proceed through a selection
sequence consisting of the automatic pro-
gram, the Sport program, and the manual
mode.
Steptronic:
Upshifting and downshifting, refer to Sport
program and manual operation.
Selecting transmission range
The selector lever is at the center
position. To select transmission
ranges D, R or N, always start by pulling
toward the steering wheel, arrow 1, then
press up or down. Note the range indicated
in the Info Display.
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> Range D or R:
Press the selector lever up or down,
continuing to apply pressure to move it
beyond the resistance point
> Neutral N:
Press the selector lever up to the resis-
tance point
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