2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 43
2010 BMW X3 Manual
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P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the rear wheels from turning. R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. N Neutral You can shift into neutral, for example, in automatic car washes. This allows the vehicle to roll. Malfunction Red warning lamp The transmission is overheated. Reduce speed immediately and stop at a suitable location so that the transmission can cool down again. It is possible to continue driving moderately. Have the system checked immediately. D Drive, automatic position Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is the lowest when the vehicle is driven in position D. Kick-down The kick-down mode provides maximum acceleration. Press the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full-throttle position. Yellow warning lamp A malfunction has occurred in the transmission system. Avoid heavy loads. While it will still remain possible to move the selector lever to any desired position, the transmission will revert to its default mode with only a limited number of forward gears. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Instructions on towing, tow starting and jump starting begin on page 121. Sport program and manual mode M/S Turn signals/ headlamp flasher Move the selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot. The Sport program is activated and SD appears in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. When you push the selector lever forward or pull it back, this activates the manual mode and Steptronic changes gear. The instrument cluster displays M1 to M6. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; as a result, for 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Reference Turn signals 41 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The gear selected will appear briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear.