BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 5 Series: Steptronic transmission

BMW 5 Series 2016-2023 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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 Forward parking

Parking While driving forward, the system applies minor steering corrections as needed. 1. Approach the parking space driving forward, centered and in a straight line. Stop at a distance of maximum 6.5 ft/2 m. 2. Apply parking brake and switch drive-ready state off using the Start/Stop button. 3.

 BMW Touch Command

General information As an alternative to the touch screen, rear entertainment can also be operated with BMW Touch Command. For further information, see BMW Touch Command in the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Operation via BMW Touch Command BMW Touch Command can be connected to the left or right sc

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