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.
▷ With the ignition is off, if 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.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that position P of the automatic transmission is engaged.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
See also:
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge
of the screen.
Displaying the button assignment
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Route
Different views of the route are available during
destination guidance:
► Arrow view in the instrument cluster and on
the Control Display.
► List of route sections.
► Map view.
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Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are supported
by the mobile phone preparation package
can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
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