Engaging the transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disengaged
if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pressure
on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀
Engaging D, R and N

Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.

Press unlock button, in order to:
▷ Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.
Engaging P

Press button P.
See also:
Emergency Request
Requirements
► Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the vehicle.
► BMW Assist i ...
Storage compartments inside the vehicle
Compartments are located next to the steering column, on the doors and
in the center console.
Coupe: clothes hooksThere are clothes hooks in the rear.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks must n ...
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be started by connecting
two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method
to help start another ...
