BMW 5 Series: 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.
Activating the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is activated.
Ending the Sport program
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual mode M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D, arrow 1.
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting
- To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
- To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatically in certain situations, for instance when speed limits are reached.
Steptronic Sport transmission: prevent automatic upshifting in M/S manual mode
If driving mode SPORT is selected, the Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached.
Depending on the BMW M drive configuration, this function is active independently of the driving mode.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickdown.
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Shift paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine
Launch Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since
Driving Dynamics Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The
vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation
using various driving modes.
General information
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Concept
PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you
are approaching slowly in front of or behind the
vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a display
on the Control Display.
With Parking Assistant: obstacles on the side of the vehicle that are detected
by the sensors of the parking assistan
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
