2010 BMW 528 Owner's Manual - Page 62

Driving Displays in instrument cluster Engaging P P R N D DS S1* to S6* M1 to M6 The transmission position is indicated, and in the manual mode, the gear currently engaged. Press button P. 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 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 58.< N Neutral Can, for example, be engaged in automatic car washes. 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 58.< Engaging N, D, R 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. 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG