2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 68

Driving When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 through M6. Upshifts and downshifts are only carried out at a suitable engine and vehicle speed, e.g. a downshift is not carried out at excessively high engine speeds. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear. To resume automatic mode, press the selector lever to the right. 3. Insert a screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 243, into the opening, arrow 1. Manually unlocking and locking transmission lock In case of a power failure, e.g. when the battery is drained or disconnected, or an electrical fault, manually release the transmission lock, as otherwise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed. Only manually release the transmission lock for towing and firmly apply the handbrake beforehand so that the vehicle cannot roll. Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination. 4. Pull the screwdriver toward the rear until it is heard to engage, arrow 2, and leave it inserted in the opening. The transmission lock is released. Releasing on sport automatic transmission* 1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 2. Pull the sleeve over the selector lever. Unlocking 1. Reach into the trim-piece opening, arrow 1, and firmly pull the trim piece upward, arrow 2. 3. Reach into the trim-piece opening, arrow 1, and firmly pull the trim piece upward, arrow 2. 2. Remove the cover over the opening, refer to 3. 4. Remove cover over the opening, refer to 5. 66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG