Bmw 328i Coupe 2011 User Manual download pdf (Page 55)

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Reverse gear

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a

slight resistance has to be overcome.

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic*

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can

also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to

page 54.

Vehicle parking

To prevent the vehicle from rolling,

always select position P and apply the

parking brake before leaving the vehicle with

the engine running.<

Disengaging the remote control

In order to remove the remote control from the

ignition lock, you must first move the selector

lever to position P and switch off the engine:

interlock. Removing the remote control from

the ignition lock, refer to page 50.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is displayed and, in

manual mode, the engaged gear, e.g. M4.

Changing selector lever positions

> With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, the selector lever can be moved

out of position P.

> Before moving the lever away from P or N

with the vehicle stationary, first depress the

brake; otherwise, the selector lever will

refuse to move: shiftlock.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping

after you select a driving position,

depress the brake until you are ready to

start.<

A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag-

ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel

the lock, press the button on the front of the

selector lever, see arrow.

P Park

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

The rear wheels are locked.

R Reverse

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

You can select this in a car wash, for example.

The vehicle can roll.

D Drive, automatic position

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-

ward gears are selected automatically.

Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-

sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi-

tion D.

Kickdown

Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum

performance.

Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-

throttle resistance point.

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