BMW X5: Steptronic transmission
Principle
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions of an automatic transmission with the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling, for instance with the parking brake.
Selector lever positions
Gear position D
Selector lever position for normal driving. All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power, for instance in vehicle washes in selector lever position N.
Parking position P
General information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking the vehicle. The transmission blocks the individual wheels in selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary.
P is engaged automatically
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically in situations such as the following:
- After the drive-ready state is switched off and selector lever position R, D or M/S is engaged.
- After the standby state has been turned off when selector lever position N is engaged.
- If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and selector lever position D, M/S or R is engaged.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move. Also set parking brake.
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Engaging selector lever
positions - Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever
positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear position, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Function
Sport program M/S - Steptronic transmission
Sport program M/S
Principle
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier handling.
The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are s
Shift paddles - Steptronic transmission
Shift paddles
Principle
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at
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