2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 64

Driving This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. When the selector lever is briefly moved forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 through M6. Upshifts and downshifts are only carried out at a suitable engine and vehicle speed, e.g. a downshift is not carried out at excessively high engine speeds. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear. To resume automatic mode, press the selector lever to the right. Dynamic Driving Control The Dynamic Driving Control makes it possible for your BMW to react in an even more performance-oriented manner at the push of a button: > The speed range of the engine is optimally utilized. > Gearshifts are faster. > The engine responds more spontaneously to accelerator pedal movements. > The steering will operate in an even sportier mode. > In the automatic mode, the 6th gear is not engaged. Shift paddles on steering wheel You can also shift manually with two shift paddles on the steering wheel. The shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly, as both hands can remain on the steering wheel. > When you use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode, the gearshift system switches into the manual mode. > If you do not shift with the shift paddles and do not accelerate for a certain time, the system switches into the automatic mode again when the selector lever is in D. Activating system Press the SPORT button. The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. Deactivating system > Press the SPORT button again > Engage reverse gear > Switch off engine The LED in the button and SPORT in the instrument cluster go out. > To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles. > To shift down: press one of the shift paddles. Manually unlocking and locking transmission lock In case of a power failure, e.g. when the battery is drained or disconnected, or an electrical fault, manually release the transmission lock, as otherwise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed. Only manually release the transmission lock for towing and firmly apply the handbrake beforehand so that the vehicle cannot roll. Reengage 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG