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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Shift paddles
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The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
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Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine
Launch Control
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Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
conditions.
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The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since
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Introduction
General information
The new BMW 5 Series with the development code G30 will be equipped with a
further developed and
optimized heating and air conditioning system. The heating and air-conditioning
system is similar to
the BMW G12. The G30 uses the new R1234yf refrigerant.
A brushless blower motor
Control units on the PT-CAN
Digital Motor Electronics (DME, DME2)
Digital Motor Electronics DME and DME2
The illustration shows the DME and DME2 control units. The DME control unit
is on the left side (seen
in the direction of travel).
The DME is responsible for the control of the combustion engine. In addition,
the DME is
