System Limitations; Transmission Positions - BMW 2010 Z4 Owner's Manual

System limitations

This transmission is equipped with an over-
heating protection system that protects the
clutches against extremely high loads.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow if
the transmission becomes too warm.
Avoid high engine loads and driving off
frequently.
If the transmission overheats, the indicator
lamp lights up red and power flow to the engine
is interrupted. You can only continue driving
after the transmission has cooled down.
Avoid driving off frequently with high accelera-
tion and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by
depressing the accelerator lightly; otherwise,
the transmission may overheat.

Transmission positions

P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
P, R, N, D1 to D7, S1 to S7, M1 to M7
The transmission position and the gear cur-
rently engaged are displayed.
Engaging transmission
positions N, D, R
> Transmission position P can only be disen-
gaged if the engine is running.
>
Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake; otherwise, the transmission will not
shift.
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Briefly push the selector lever in the desired
direction, beyond a resistance point if nec-
essary.
When shifting out of P or into R, press button 1
at the same time.
The engaged transmission position is also dis-
played on the selector lever.
When you release the selector lever, it returns
to its center position.
N Neutral
The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged after the engine is
switched off if the remote control remains
in the ignition lock. This function can be used in
an automatic car wash, for example. P is auto-
matically engaged after approx. 30
D drive mode
In drive mode, all forward gears are shifted auto-
matically.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
Engaging transmission position P
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
Press button P.
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