BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 140

CONTROLS
3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐
shield.
2. Switch on standby state and press and hold
the wiper lever down again.
3. Wipers return to their resting position and are
ready again for operation.
Manual transmission
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
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Driving
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NOTICE
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk
of damage to property. When shifting into 5th
or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the
right.
Schematic diagram
▷ 1–6: forward gears.
▷ R: reverse gear.
Shifting
Gear Shift Assistant
When the Gear Shift Assistant is activated, the
rpm will be adjusted automatically during a shift‐
ing operation for a fast gear change.
The system is automatically active when the ve‐
hicle is turned on.
The Gear Shift Assistant can be deactivated/acti‐
vated via the M menu.
Additional information:
M menu, refer to page 211.
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the gearshift
lever dynamically to the left and engage reverse
gear with a forward shifting movement.