BMW Mini series Owner's Handbook Manual page 52

CONTROLS
Reverse
Engage this gear only when the vehicle is stand-
ing still. When the gearshift lever is pressed to
the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
Automatic transmission*
with Steptronic
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can
perform manual gearshifts with the Steptronic,
page 51.
Stopping the car
Before leaving the car with the engine
running, move the selector lever to posi-
tion P and apply the handbrake to prevent the
car from moving.<
Removing the key
To remove the key from the ignition lock, move
the selector lever to position P and switch off the
engine: interlock. Removing the key from the
ignition lock, see page 46.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the revolution counter
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the
current gear in the manual mode.
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Changing selector lever positions
> The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P with the ignition switched on or
the engine running:
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the
brake, otherwise the selector lever will
refuse to move: shiftlock.
Apply the brake until you are ready to
move off; this will prevent the vehicle
creeping when a gear is
A lock prevents the selector lever from acciden-
tally being moved to the R or P positions.
Overriding the lock
Press the button on the front of the selector
lever, arrow.
P Park
Engage this gear only when the vehicle is stand-
ing still. The driven wheels are locked.
R Reverse
Engage this gear only when the vehicle is stand-
ing still.
N Neutral
Select in car wash, for example. The vehicle will
be able to roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Use this position for all normal driving. All for-
ward gears are selected automatically.
selected.<