Washer Fluid; Automatic Transmission With; Transmission Positions - BMW 2011 7 Series Owner's Manual

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Washer fluid

General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Container for washer fluid
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Capacity
approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters
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Automatic transmission with

Steptronic

Transmission positions

D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the
ignition is switched off, refer to
page 66,
position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
After the engine is switched off, if the car is
in
radio ready state, refer to page 66,
ignition is switched off, refer to page 66,
if position R or D is engaged.
If the ignition is switched off and position N
is engaged.
If the vehicle is standing with position R or D
engaged and you unfasten the belt of the
driver's seat and open the driver's door.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Engaging the transmission position
Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
or if
the
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