BMW 8 CONVERTIBLE 2023 Series Owner's Manual page 153

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Steptronic Sport transmission
With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul-
taneously activating kickdown and operating
the left shift paddles. This is not possible in
short-term manual mode.
Shifting
Upshifting: pull the right shift paddle.
Downshifting: pull left shift paddle.
Downshifting to the lowest possible gear:
keep the left shift paddle pulled.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Steptronic Sport transmission: Sprint
function
Principle
Depending on the equipment, the Sprint func-
tion can be used for an upcoming acceleration
process. The Sprint function prepares the driv-
etrain for the acceleration process.
General information
When the Sprint function is activated, the re-
sponse characteristics of the vehicle will be-
come more dynamic.
Activating
1.
Keep the left shift paddle pulled until
SPRINT is displayed in the instrument clus-
ter.
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Driving
The transmission shifts down to the
lowest possible gear and switches to
manual operation M.
A dynamic setting has been activated
for the drivetrain.
2.
Change gears manually.
Automatic deactivation
The Sprint function is ended automatically
when driving moderately for a defined period
of time.
Manual deactivation
Keep the right shift paddle pulled until
SPRINT is no longer displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,
pull the left shift paddle.
Press the selector lever from selector lever
position S to D.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is
displayed, for example P.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Unlock the transmission lock electroni-
cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a
hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing away.
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