BMW 5 Series: Steptronic transmission
BMW 5 Series 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Driving / 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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Selector lever positions
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
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
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.
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Functional prerequisites
The following prerequisites must be met in order for the Active Lane Keeping
Assistant and Traffic
Jam Assistant to be used:
Speed must be below 130 mph (210 km/h).
Above 43 mph (70 km/h): both lane edges must be detected.
Below 43 mph (70 km/h): both lane edges or a vehicle driv
Park Distance Control
The Park Distance Control (PDC), optional equipment (OE 508), assists the
driver when maneuvering
in and out of a parking space. The current distance from an obstruction is
indicated by acoustic signals
and on a visual display.
G30 Park Distance Control PDC view in the CID
The distance from an ob
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