BMW 5 Series: Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on
the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage selector
lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically engaged
when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
switch standby state off in vehicle washes.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically
after approximately 35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if needed.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance
point at the full throttle position.
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The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier driving
style. The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
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The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
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Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine
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Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
conditions.
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The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since
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Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction
is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur
at once, the messages are displayed consecutively.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 se
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Depending on the equipment, the following settings
of the driver's side can be transferred to the
front-passenger side and the rear:
Temperature.
Air flow.
Air distribution.
AUTO program.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated with the SYNC
program switched on.
The
