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BMW 5 Series: Steptronic transmission

BMW 5 Series 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving / 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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 Selector lever positions

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

 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

 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. Activa

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 Operation

The system is switched on via the Traffic Jam Assistant button on the multifunction steering wheel (MFL). G30 buttons for ACC Stop&Go with Active Driving Assistant Plus optional equipment (OE 5AT) Button for activating or deactivating the Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Traffic Jam

 Tire selection: special sizes

Special sizes (special approval) which are not listed in the menu must be entered by selecting "Other tires". Entering tire special sizes in the electronic tire pressures label on the G30 Special approval (special sizes) Other tires Perform reset Note that reset possible only when stationary

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