2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 62

Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press the gearshift lever to the left, overcoming a slight resistance. The backup lamps switch on automatically with the ignition switched on. > One-touch functions for Sequential mode: +: manual upshifting -: manual downshifting > D: activate/deactivate the Drive mode The transmission automatically shifts into N if the driver's door is opened with the engine running and neither the pedals, the shift paddles nor the selector-lever are operated. This is indicated by an acoustic signal and the flashing display N in the instrument cluster.< SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox* The concept The SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox is an automated manual transmission in which an electrohydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes. You operate the SMG using the selector-lever in the center console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel. It offers the following functions: > Choice of manual or automatic mode: Sequential mode or Drive mode > Choice of two drive programs: Normal or Sport, refer to Dynamic Driving Control page 64 > Automatic downshifting and protection against incorrect shifting even in sequential operation > Acceleration assistant, refer to page 64. R N 1 to 6 The currently engaged gear is displayed preceded by a D in Drive mode. This display is your only way to be sure the desired selector lever position is actually engaged.< Shiftlock Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N; the shift command will not be executed unless the brake is applied. Selector-lever positions R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Sequential mode Mobility Reference After every engine start, as soon as the selector lever is pushed to the right and the brake pedal is pressed, the Sequential mode is activated. The current selector-lever position is displayed in the center console. > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral, idle You can shift up and down using the shifting paddles or the selector-lever. You do not need to remove your foot from the accelerator to do so. 61 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Gear display Controls At a glance