Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
- After the engine is switched off, if the car is in radio ready state, or if the ignition is switched off, and if position R or D is engaged.
- If the ignition is switched off and position N is engaged.
- If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
See also:
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Manual transmission:
▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.
▷ The driver's ...
Roadside Assistance
At a glance
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown.
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via
a Check Control message.
Start Roadside A ...
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gal/53 liters. You can find information on
refueling on page 206.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in
mountainous ar ...
