BMW 5 Series: 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 drive-ready state while pressing on the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage selector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched on, and a Check Control message is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically engaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch standby state off in vehicle washes.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically after approximately 35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if needed.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
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