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.
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Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle's systems performed. The
EDR is designed t
Braking safely
General information
The vehicle is equipped with the Antilock Brake
System ABS as a standard feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that require
such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any
obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and soun
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