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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Launch Control
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Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
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Driving Dynamics Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
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vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation
using various driving modes.
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Points of interest
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Points of Interest are destinations that can be
helpful while driving. Points of Interest such as restaurants, hotels, gas
stations, or charging stations,
can be added as destinations. Even when
the navigation data is current, information regarding
particular Points of Interest
Assistant function
The following assistance functions are available:
Car wash view
Side protection
Door opening angle
Car wash view
The car wash view assists the driver when entering a car wash. When the car
wash view is selected,
immediately before entering the car wash, a bird's eye view is displayed on the
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