BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i 2005 - Manual (Page 42)

Driving
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Sequential manual gearbox
SMG*
The concept
The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an
automated manual gearbox with which clutch-
ing and shifting is assumed by an electro-
hydraulic system.
The SMG is operated via two shift paddles on
the steering wheel and the selector lever in the
center console.
It offers the following functions:
> Optionally manual or automatic operation:
sequential mode or drive mode
> Ability to choose between two different
driving programs: standard or Sport, refer to
page
41
> Protection against misshifting, and auto-
matic downshifting at minimum engine rpm
even in sequential mode
> Kickdown function in the drive mode
> Acceleration assistant, refer to page 42 .
The SMG is ready for operation when the igni-
tion key is in position 2.
Selector lever positions
You can see the current selector lever position
in the center console.
> R: Reverse
> N: Neutral
> One-touch functions for the sequential
mode
+: manual upshifting
–: manual downshifting
> D: Drive mode.
N is automatically selected if the driver's
door is opened while the engine is run-
ning and the driver does not actuate the pedals,
the shift paddles or the selector lever.
This is accompanied by an acoustic signal and a
flashing N in the instrument cluster.
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Gear indicator
R N 1 to 6
The gear currently engaged is displayed; in the
Drive mode, a D appears in front of the gear
Shiftlock
While the vehicle is stationary and before shift-
ing out of N, depress the footbrake, as other-
wise the desired gear shift is not executed.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Sequential mode
Each time the engine is started, the sequential
mode is activated as soon as you move the
selector lever towards the right while depress-
ing the brake pedal.
The gear is changed via the shift paddles or the
selector lever.
It is also possible to drive off in second gear, e.g.
on slippery roads.
D Drive mode
In the drive mode all forward gears are shifted
automatically.
To switch from sequential to drive mode: tap
the selector lever to the right toward D.
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