2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 63

D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. Under normal operating conditions, the fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D. To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. If transmission position P is engaged, the selector lever automatically returns to the center position of the automatic slot.< Manually releasing transmission lock The kick-down mode provides maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full-throttle position. In case of a power failure, e.g. when the battery is drained or disconnected, or an electrical malfunction, the transmission lock must be manually released, as otherwise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed.< When manually releasing the transmission lock, depress the brake pedal, as otherwise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling when the transmission lock is manually released.< The transmission lock should only be released for towing. Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination. If it also becomes necessary to manually release the parking brake, follow this sequence: Move selector lever from transmission position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot: The selector lever remains in the M/S shifting slot, the sport program is activated and DS is shown in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 through M6. > Press selector lever forward: The transmission downshifts. > Press selector lever back: The transmission upshifts. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear. 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Sport program and manual mode M/S 1. Secure the vehicle against rolling. 2. Manually release the parking brake, refer to page 58. 3. Manually release the transmission lock of the automatic transmission. Information on jump starting and towing from page 237. Releasing 1. Slide back the cover of the cup holder and remove the floor mat on the bar between the cup holders. 2. Open the cover in the bottom of the cup holder with the releasing tool. Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Kick-down At a glance