BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 22

QUICK REFERENCE
M Steptronic sport transmission
Engaging selector lever positions D,
N, R
▷ R reverse.
▷ N neutral.
▷ Centre position, forward setting.
▷ - downshift, manual.
▷ + upshift, manual.
▷ D/S drive mode or sequential mode.
With the driver's seat belt fastened, pull or push
the selector lever in the desired direction, possi‐
bly overcoming a resistance point. Selector lever
returns to centre position in each case.
Apply the brakes until ready to drive off, other‐
wise the vehicle will move when a drive position
or reverse gear is selected.
The selector lever engages into position R.
Only engage selector lever position R when the
vehicle is stationary.
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Drive mode D/S
Push the selector lever out of the centre position
in the D/S direction.
Drive mode is activated; all forward gears are
changed automatically.
The gear engaged appears on the instrument
cluster together with a D, for example 1 D.
Sequential mode D/S
Push the selector lever out of the centre position
in the D/S direction, arrow 1, or shift gears via the
selector lever, arrows at 2.
Sequential mode is activated; it is possible to
shift gears manually without taking your foot off
the accelerator.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever backwards.
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
wards.
The gear engaged appears on the instrument
cluster, for example 1.
Engaging P
Only engage selector lever position P when the
vehicle is stationary.