2010 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 63

> Β: Drive position: > +: manual upshifting > -: manual downshifting > D/S: switch between Drive mode and Sequential mode tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. > When the vehicle is stationary, the transmission automatically downshifts into first gear. > Shortly before dropping below a geardependent minimum speed, the transmission downshifts automatically even without your intervention. Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N; the shift command will not be executed unless the brake is applied. R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N Idle Always select before starting engine. If the driving situation requires, e.g. when downshifting on a slippery road surface, the Sequential Manual Transmission automatically clutches and then declutches again, i.e. it is not necessary to manually shift into idling mode. The system shifts into N when you open the driver's door or the hood with the engine running and do not operate pedals, shift paddles or the selector lever. To begin driving after closing the driver's door or the hood, first shift the selector lever into the N position, and then shift into drive.< In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically. Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode: shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever, or press the selector level to the right in the D/S direction. Shifting back to Drive mode: press the selector lever to the right in the D/S direction again. Kick-down: for rapid acceleration, e.g. when passing, press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will go. You achieve maximum acceleration. Displays in instrument cluster S Sequential mode You can shift up and down using the shift paddles or the selector lever. You do not need to lift your foot off the accelerator when doing so. Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode: press selector lever to the right toward D/S. To switch back into the Sequential mode: shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever or press selector lever to the right toward D/S again. Starting off is also possible on a level road surface in second gear, e.g. in case of ice. In the following situations, the Sequential Manual Transmission thinks for you: > Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina1 2 Gear 1 to 7, R, N engaged Selected driving program, matches the number of illuminated fields, refer to Drivelogic on page 62 In Drive mode, the currently selected gear followed by a D is displayed 3 61 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference The gear display flashes when you open the driver's door with the engine running. If you do not subsequently operate the pedals, Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips D Drive mode Controls Shiftlock At a glance