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 the Unlock button to:
- Engage R.
- Shift out of P.
Engaging P

Press button P.
See also:
Child seat security
Child seat security
The rear safety belts
▷ BMW X5: all safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd row seats
▷ BMW X6: all safety belts of the 2nd row seats
And the safety belt for the front ...
Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears i ...
Comparison with ordinary remote control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons of the remote control or Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely, arrow 1. Th ...
