2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 63

The transmission mode and the currently selected gear are displayed. R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Engaging transmission position > Do not leave the transmission position P until the engine is running: interlock. > With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise the shift command will not be executed: shiftlock. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.< 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 with comfort access the remote control is inserted in the ignition lock, refer to Before driving into a car wash, page 59.< Engaging N, D, R You can select N in car washes, for example. 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 useful, for example, in automatic car washes, refer to page 59.< D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. Briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary. Press button 1 simultaneously out of P or into R. The engaged transmission position is also displayed on the selector lever. The selector lever immediately returns to the center position when released. Kick-down Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the increased resistance at full throttle. Sport program and manual mode M/S Engaging P 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Press button P. Press selector lever toward the left from transmission position D: The sport program is activated and S1 through S6 is displayed in the instrument cluster. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips N Neutral Controls At a glance