2007 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 41
2007 BMW X3 Manual
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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 applied.< The engine can only be started in selector lever positions P: Park or N: Neutral. Displays in the instrument cluster Manual transmission Controls Reference Mobility A lock prevents the selector lever from being inadvertently moved into positions R and P. To release the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever handle, refer to arrow. 39 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 638 - © 03/07 BMW AG P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 The selector lever position is indicated, and in the manual mode, the gear currently engaged. Changing selector lever positions Driving tips When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift to the right. Otherwise, an inadvertent shift into 3rd or 4th gear could harm the engine.< > Only move the selector lever from position P with the engine running: interlock. > When the vehicle is stationary, step on the brake before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the selector lever is locked: shiftlock. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive position, press on the brake pedal until you are ready to start driving.< Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press the gearshift lever to the left to overcome the resistance. Automatic transmission with Steptronic* In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 40. Parking vehicle To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and engage the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< At a glance engage it too forcefully. In doing so, continuously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, excessively forceful engagement of the handbrake can cause the rear wheels to lock and cause the rear of the vehicle to fishtail.< Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + - Starting the engine