BMW 2013 X5 User Manual

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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.◀

Engaging transmission positions D, R,

N

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously
push the unlock button 1.
The engaged transmission position is displayed
on the selector lever.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its
center position.

Engaging transmission position P

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

Press button P.

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the Sport program

Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.

The Sport program is activated and DS or the
engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for example S4.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.

Activating manual mode

Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.

To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.

The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument panel, followed by the current gear.

Ending the Sport program/manual

mode

Push the selector lever to the right.

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