BMW 8 CONVERTIBLE 2023 Series Owner's Manual page 151

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Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to
roll without its own power for a short distance,
for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en-
gaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk
of damage to property. Do not switch off
standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,
in a car wash.
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 143.
4.
Depress the brake pedal.
5.
Touch the selector lever lock and engage
selector 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.
Additional information:
Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,
refer to page 153.
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B930 - II/23
Driving
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-
sistance point at the full throttle position.
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 instru-
ment 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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