Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when you are driving in position D.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
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 as soon as the engine is switched off unless N is engaged and, in vehicles with Comfort Access, the remote control is inserted in the ignition lock. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the transmission position P is engaged; otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
See also:
Tire identification marks
Tire size
255/50 R 19 103 Y
255: nominal width in mm
50: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
19: rim diameter in inches
103: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR ...
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to the vehicle's
geographic location so that the compass
Setting compass zones
Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds.
The number of the compass zo ...
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu. ...
