BMW 3: Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions
of an automatic transmission with the possibility
of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling,
for instance with the parking brake.
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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 sta
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
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Adaptive recuperation is used in the G20 PHEV. Here, the application and
extent of coasting
recuperation (and the resulting vehicle deceleration) is adapted intelligently
and depending on the
traffic situation and the stretch of road. The function decides automatically
whether the vehicle co
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Pay attention to the specifications and the operating
and safety information from the child restraint
system manufacturer when selecting, installing,
and using LATCH child restraint fixing
systems.
Mounts for the lower LATCH
anchors