Indicator Light; Selector Lever Positions - BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual

the engine is switched off and the hand-
brake is not applied.
Handbrake
The handbrake is primarily intended for pre-
venting a stationary vehicle from rolling away,
and acts on the rear wheels.

Indicator light

If the indicator light comes on and an
acoustic signal in addition sounds
when you drive off, the handbrake is
applied.
Applying
The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Raise slightly, press the knob and move the
lever down.
If exceptionally it is necessary to use the
handbrake while on the move, do not
apply it too firmly. Keep the knob on the lever
held in all the time. Too violent an application of
the handbrake could overbrake the rear wheels
and cause the rear of the car to skid.
The brake lights do not come on when the
handbrake is applied.<
To prevent corrosion or an imbalance
between the brakes on the right and left
side, apply the handbrake lightly from time to
time when coasting to a standstill, provided that
it is safe to do so.<
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Sequential M Gearbox with
Drivelogic
The principle
The Sequential M Gearbox, SMG, with Drive-
logic is an automated gearbox on which clutch
operation and gearshifts are performed by an
electro-hydraulic system.
You operate the Sequential M Gearbox via the
selector lever in the centre console and two
shift paddles on the steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:
> The choice of manual or automated opera-
tion: Sequential mode or Drive mode
> A choice of two driving programs, Drive-
logic, see page 50
> Shift lights, see page
> Automatic downshifts and protection
against gearshifting errors, including in the
Sequential mode
> Launch Control acceleration assistant, see
page 51
> Automatic throttle blip
The Sequential M Gearbox is operational with
the ignition key in position 2.

Selector lever positions

You will see the current selector lever position
on the selector lever.
> R: Reverse
> N: Neutral
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