BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 137

Operating requirements
It is only possible to shift from selector lever po‐
sition P to another selector lever position if drive-
ready state is switched on and the brake pedal is
depressed.
Engaging selector lever positions D,
N, R
With your seat belt fastened, depress the brake
pedal and push or pull the selector lever in the
appropriate direction. The selector lever returns
to the middle position when released.
The selector lever engages into position R.
Engaging selector lever position P
Press the button P.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General
In some situations, the vehicle may need to be
rolled a short distance without power, for exam‐
ple in a car wash, or be pushed.
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Driving
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing
the brake.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, deactivate Automatic Hold, see
page 129.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Engaging selector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
The standby state then remains switched on
and a check-control message is shown.
The vehicle can now roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a danger of damage to property. Do
not switch off standby state in car washes.
Irrespective of standby state, selector lever posi‐
tion P is engaged automatically after approxi‐
mately 35 minutes.
If there is a fault, it may not be possible to
change the selector lever position.
Unlock the transmission lockout electronically if
necessary, see page 141.
Kick-down
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance in Drive mode.
Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
regular full-throttle position; resistance will be
felt.
Drive mode D/S
Principle
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automatically
changed.
CONTROLS
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