BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Manual page 140

CONTROLS
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 configured via
the M menu and deactivated/activated via the
SETUP setting.
Additional information:
M menu, refer to page 210.
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.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power, for instance in a car wash, or be
pushed.
1. Turn on standby state.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out of a
forward gear or reverse.
3. Release the parking brake.
M Steptronic Sport
transmission
General information
The M Steptronic Sport transmission is operated
via the selector lever or the two shift paddles on
the steering wheel.
The following functions are available:
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▷ Various driving programs: Drive mode or se‐
quential mode.
▷ Low Speed Assistant.
▷ Various Drivelogic programs.
▷ Launch Control.
▷ Upshifting display, Shift lights.
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, for instance with the parking brake.
Overview
Selector lever
Selector lever functions
Icon Function
Drivelogic programs
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
Center position, forward posi‐
tion.
- Downshifting, manual.
+ Upshifting, manual.