BMW 5 Series Owners & Service Manuals

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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 Battery

AGM batteries are used for the voltage supply in the G30. There may by 1, 2 or 3 batteries in the vehicle depending on the engine version and vehicle equipment. Starter battery in the luggage compartment with 90 Ah or 105 Ah. Auxiliary battery in the engine compartment with 50 Ah

 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Electrically adjustable seats Thigh support Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Upper backrest Backrest width Lumbar support Backrest tilt, head restraint Adjusting the head restraint Adjusting the height: power head restraints Push switch up or down. Adjusting the distance: manual head re

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