BMW 3: Steptronic transmission
BMW 3 Series G20 (2018-2026) Owners Manual / Driving / 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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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 sta
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
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
Shift paddles
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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Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,
for instance in the bumpers.
Functional requirements
Ensure full functionality:
Do not cover sensors, for instance with stickers,
bicycle racks.
Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching on/
Cooling system
To increase the service life of the high-voltage battery unit and obtain the
greatest possible power, it
is operated in a defined temperature range. The high-voltage battery unit is
essentially operational at
an ambient temperature of -40 ºF to 131 ºF (-40 ºC to +55 ºC ) (actual cell
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