BMW 5 Series: Steptronic transmission
Concept
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.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
- Set the parking brake.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
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Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is sta
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
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.
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Two airbag front sensors are installed in the front area of the engine
supports. The measured values
are forwarded to the Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) where they are
evaluated.
The airbag front sensors on the left and right assist with the identification of
a head-on crash.
The sensors d
Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM)
Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM)
The function of the Advanced Crash Safety Module (ACSM) is to evaluate all
sensor signals in order
to identify a crash situation. The ACSM evaluates the information from the
sensors and then forwards
corresponding measures fo