BMW 3: Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes in selector lever
position N.
Parking position P
General information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive
wheels in selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
P is engaged automatically
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically
in situations such as the following:
- After the drive-ready state is switched off and
selector lever position R, D or M/S is engaged.
- After the standby state has been switched off
when selector lever position N is engaged.
- If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal
is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary
and selector lever position D, M/S or R is engaged.
Engaging selector lever
positions
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to
change from selector lever position P to another
selector lever position.
The selection lever position P cannot be
changed until all technical requirements are met.
Engaging selector lever position D,
N, R
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty
operation:
- Unintentional shifting into selector lever position
R.
- Unintentional shifting from selector lever position
P into another selector lever position.
1. Fasten driver's safety belt.
2. Press and hold the button to release the selector
lever lock.
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3. Push the selector lever in the desired direction,
past a resistance point, if needed. The
selector lever automatically returns to the
center position when released.
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Engaging selector lever position P
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Press button P.
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General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Switch on
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since
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General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges
Why can the current position not be displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region,
is in a poor reception area, or the system
is currently determining the position.
Reception is usually best when you have an
unobstructed view of the sky.
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