BMW 5 Series: Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions
of an automatic transmission with the possibility
of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
- Set the parking brake.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
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Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is sta
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
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.
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G30 Antennas - rear window
FM1
AM
FM2
Roof antenna
The TCB2 is designed as roof variant in the G30. The roof-mounted antenna is
connected directly with
the TCB2 via plug-in contacts.
G30 connection roof-mounted antenna
TEL1 (telephone connection customer telephone and telematics connection
Various representations in the CID are possible depending on the vehicle
equipment.
The respective peripheral region in the PDC view flashes red if vehicles are
detected by the sensors.
G30 Cross Traffic Alert in the PDC view
In vehicles with the Parking Assistant Plus, optional equipment (OE 5D