2009 BMW 650 Owner's Manual - Page 64

Driving Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Manual transmission Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up, and a signal sounds when you drive away. The handbrake is applied. Indicator lamp for Canadian models. While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, press the gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise accidental shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could result in engine damage.< Applying The lever locks in position automatically. Releasing Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When pressing the gearshift lever to the left, overcome some resistance. Sport automatic transmission* Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever. If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to apply the handbrake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it too firmly. In doing so, continuously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, too firm an application of the handbrake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the rear of the vehicle to swerve.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally apply the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. The brake lamps do not light up when the handbrake is applied.< In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can also shift manually with Steptronic, refer to page 63. You can also choose between two driving programs: Normal or Sport, refer to Dynamic Driving Control. Transmission positions P R N D M/S + - Displays in instrument cluster P, R, N, D, S1 through S6, M1 through M6 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG