BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 128

CONTROLS
Sport programme S
Principle
In the Sport programme, the gear shift points
and gear shift times are configured for more
sporty driving. For example, the transmission
shifts up later and the gearshift times are
shorter.
Activating the Sport programme
Pull the selector lever out of selector lever po-
sition D to D/S.
The gear selected is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for example S1.
The Sport programme of the transmission is
activated.
Ending Sport programme
Pull the selector lever to D/S.
D is shown in the instrument cluster.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is
displayed, for example P.
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Unlocking the parking lock
electronically
General
Unlock the transmission lock electronically, e.g.
to manoeuvre the vehicle out of a danger area
in the event of a fault.
Before unlocking the parking lock, secure the
vehicle to prevent it from rolling away, for ex-
ample with a chock.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Press the Start/Stop button three times
quickly; do not press the brake when doing
so.
2. Press the brake.
3. Press the selector lever to position N.
A corresponding Check Control message is
shown.
Position N is displayed on the selector
lever.
4. Manoeuvre the vehicle out of danger and
then secure it against rolling away.
Shift paddles
Principle
The shift paddles on the steering wheel enable
the gears to be changed manually.
General
Gearshift
Gear shifting is only carried out at the appro-
priate rotational speed and vehicle speed.
Even in manual mode, the transmission
switches automatically in certain situa-
tions, e.g. when speed limits are reached.