Sport program DS and manual mode M/S
Activating sport program DS
Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission position D.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The sport program of the transmission is activated.
Activating the M/S manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, e.g., M1.
► To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
► To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic upshifting
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed.
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmissions, automatic shift operations are not performed if one of the following conditions is met:
► DSC deactivated.
► TRACTION activated.
► SPORT+ activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual mode
See also:
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo floor
cover in the cargo a ...
Maintaining current speed
Push, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever to the
resistance point.
The car's current speed is stored and maintained.
It is displayed on the speedometer and
briefly in the instrument cluster.
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Avoid high engine speeds
Driving at a low engine speed reduces fuel consumption
and minimizes wear. ...