2008 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 66
2008 BMW X5 Manual
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Driving Indicator lamp on Canadian models. Shifting into D, R, N Any noises which occur are normal. Start-up may take several seconds. Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 65. Briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary. When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously push the button 1. The engaged transmission position is displayed on the selector lever. The selector lever immediately returns to the center position when released. Transmission positions P R N D M/S + - To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.< Engaging P Displays in instrument panel 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. Also observe the additional information on the automatic transmission. The transmission automatically shifts into park if you release the driver's seatbelt and open the driver's door with the engine running while in reverse or drive.< 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: 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.< 64 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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG