BMW 5 Series: Sport program M/S
Concept
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.
Activating the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is activated.
Ending the Sport program
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual mode M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D, arrow 1.
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting
- To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
- To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatically in certain situations, for instance when speed limits are reached.
Steptronic Sport transmission: prevent automatic upshifting in M/S manual mode
If driving mode SPORT is selected, the Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached.
Depending on the BMW M drive configuration, this function is active independently of the driving mode.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickdown.
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Shift paddles
Concept
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 suitable engine
Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since
Driving Dynamics Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The
vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation
using various driving modes.
General information
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Introduction
New features in the G30
The G30 builds on the technology of the G12. This product information manual
describes the new
features or changes compared to the G12.
The following table shows the new features and changes in the G30 compared to
the G12:
Headunit
Introduction
In the G30, on
Operation - Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
Activation and deactivation
The activation and deactivation of the ACC Stop&Go and the Dynamic Cruise
Control are almost the
same. ACC Stop&Go can either be activated while driving or at a standstill. For
safety reasons, when
the vehicle is at a standstill the function can only be put
