2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 62
2007 BMW X5 Manual
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Driving Displays in instrument cluster back up to the pressure point, arrow D, or beyond. > R Reverse: Depending on the driving position, press forward up to the pressure point, arrow R, or beyond. Press the release button 1 at the same time. Engaging P Press button P. P R N D DS M1 to M6 The transmission position is indicated, and in the manual mode, the gear currently engaged. Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N; the shift command will not be executed unless the brake is applied. Also observe the additional information on the automatic transmission. Engaging transmission position > You can only engage transmission positions D, R or N when the engine is running. > With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise the shift command will not be executed. > To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to drive off. R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. An interlock prevents inadvertent gearshifts into transmission position R. To deactivate the interlock, press the release button 1. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked. P is engaged automatically as soon as you switch off the engine unless N is engaged and on vehicles with comfort access the remote control is inserted in the ignition lock, refer to page 56.< Engaging N, D or R With transmission position P engaged, an interlock prevents accidentally shifting into transmission positions N, D and R. To deactivate the interlock, press the release button 1. The engaged transmission position is displayed on the selector lever. Engaging D, R or N Move the selector lever in the desired direction. The selector lever immediately returns to the center position when released. > N Neutral: Up to pressure point, arrow N. > D Drive: Depending on the driving position, press 60 N Neutral Can, for example, be engaged in automatic car washes. The vehicle can roll. N remains engaged even after the engine is switched off whenever you leave the remote control in the ignition lock. This function is used, for example, in a car wash, refer to page 57. After approx. 30 minutes P is automatically engaged.< Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG