2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 45
2008 BMW Z4 M Series Manual
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R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Shifting gears using the selector lever When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards, the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear. The instrument cluster shows M1 through M6. The transmission will only execute upshifts and downshifts that will result in an appropriate combination of vehicle speed and engine rpm. For instance, downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed will not be executed. The desired gear will appear briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the actual gear. You can select this in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll. D Drive, automatic position This position is designed for driving under all normal operating conditions. All forward gears are selected automatically. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when you are driving in position D. Shifting gears via the shift paddles* on the steering wheel The shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly since your hands can remain on the steering wheel. > When you use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to shift gears while in automatic mode, the transmission automatically switches to manual mode. > If you do not use the shift paddles for a certain amount of time and do not accelerate, the transmission automatically switches back to automatic mode. If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active. > To shift up, pull one of the shift paddles. > To shift down, press one of the shift paddles. Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips Kickdown Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum performance. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point. Manual operation and Sport program M/S Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S range: The Sport program is activated. This is indicated by the display SD in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style. The Sport program is enabled automatically when the Dynamic Driving Control system is activated, refer to page 44. To use the automatic function again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. The instrument cluster shows M1 through M6. The transmission will only execute upshifts and downshifts that will result in an appropriate combination of vehicle speed and engine rpm. For instance, downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed will not be executed. The desired gear will appear briefly in the instrument cluster, followed by the actual gear. Malfunction Red warning lamp The transmission is overheating. Reduce your speed immediately and pull over at a suitable location so that 43 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance N Neutral, idle