2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 63

from sequential to drive mode, drive program 3 is active. In drive mode Five drive programs are available for selection, from winter program/balanced 1 to sporting and highly dynamic 5. In sequential mode 4. Insert the screwdriver into the opening of the white lever, arrow 1. You can choose between six drive programs, from winter program/balanced 1 to sporty puristic 6. Program 6 is available when Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, refer to page 82. If DSC is activated, the program changes from 6 to 5. To maintain driving stability, activate DSC whenever possible.< 5. Pull the screwdriver back all the way, arrow 2. The transmission lock is released. 6. Carefully remove the screwdriver, for example to avoid accidentally engaging the transmission lock during towing. After parking the vehicle, lock the transmission lock again. Otherwise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.< Locking 1. Insert the screwdriver into the opening of the white lever and press forward. The transmission lock is locked again. 2. Fold back the black cover until it engages audibly. 3. Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back into place. Jump-starting and towing, refer to page 223. Press the button repeatedly until the desired drive program is displayed in the instrument cluster, refer to page 60. Selecting the drive program via the button on the steering wheel You can also activate your preferred drive program via the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 50. You can set MDrive on the Control Display when the ignition is switched on. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "MDrive" Drivelogic Various drive programs are available to you via Drivelogic. After every change between sequential and drive mode, the program selected last in each case is active. Exception: after the first change 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Selecting the drive program via the button in the center console Driving tips Controls At a glance