BMW X7 Owner's Manual page 159

Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a car wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not switch standby
state off in car washes.
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on
the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 151.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐
lector lever position N.
6. Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
The vehicle can roll.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally after approximately 35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐
ance point at the full throttle position.
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Driving
Sport program M/S
Principle
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier han‐
dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Ending the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual mode M/S
Principle
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
CONTROLS
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