Launch Control - BMW Z4 sDrive30i Owner's Manual

> To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles.
> To shift down: press one of the shift
paddles.

Launch Control

Launch Control enables you to drive off with an
optimal vehicle acceleration on a high grip road
surface.
Do not use Launch Control too often, as
the higher loads on the vehicle lead to
premature component
Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con-
tinuously for at least 6 miles/10 km.
1. With the engine running, depress the brake
pedal with your left foot.
2. Activate the SPORT+ program of the
Dynamic Driving Control, refer to page 65.
3. With the vehicle stationary, activate manual
mode and select first gear.
4. Press the accelerator all the way down. The
engine speed when driving off is controlled.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.
5. The vehicle accelerates when you release
the brake pedal. Keep the accelerator
pressed all the way down.
6. The transmission shifts up automatically as
long as the accelerator is pressed all the
way down.
Launch Control only becomes available again
after a certain distance has been driven.
Launch Control can only be used after the
break-in phase, refer to page 96.
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To maintain driving stability, activate DSC
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Releasing the transmission lock
manually
If a power failure occurs, e.g. if the battery
is discharged or disconnected or if there
is an electrical malfunction, the transmission
lock must be released manually; otherwise, the
rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot
be towed.<
Release the transmission lock manually for tow-
ing only and set the parking brake beforehand
to prevent the vehicle from rolling. After parking
the vehicle, lock the transmission lock again.
Releasing
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out.
3. Remove the cap using the Allen wrench
from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 123.
4. Insert the Allen wrench into the opening,
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