2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 61

Driving Manual transmission 1. Briefly press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle stopped. 2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Apply the handbrake. Releasing SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox* 1. Apply the handbrake. 2. Move selector lever into a drive position. 3. Briefly press Start/Stop button. If the transmission is in N when the engine is switched off, you will be given an optical and acoustic reminder. Pull slightly upward, press the button and lower the lever. If it becomes necessary under special circumstances to use the handbrake while driving, it must not be pulled too sharply. In doing so, continuously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise strong application of the handbrake can lead to overbraking of the rear axle and associated 'fishtailing' of the vehicle rear end.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally engage the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if traffic conditions permit. The brake lamps do not light up when the handbrake is engaged.< Automatic transmission* 1. Move the selector lever into position P with the vehicle stopped. 2. Briefly press Start/Stop button. Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up, and a signal also sounds when starting off. The handbrake is engaged. Indicator lamp for Canadian models. Manual transmission Engaging The lever engages automatically. When shifting into 5th/6th gear, press the selector-lever toward the right, otherwise an inadvertent shift into 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage.< 60 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG