BMW 4 Coupe Series Manual page 143

left shift paddles. This is not possible in short-
term manual mode.
Shifting
▷ Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.
▷ Shifting down: 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 function
can be used for an upcoming acceleration proc‐
ess. The Sprint function prepares the drivetrain
for the acceleration process.
General information
When the Sprint function is activated, the re‐
sponse of the vehicle will become more dynamic.
Activating
1. Keep the left shift paddle pulled until SPRINT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
▷ The transmission shifts down to the low‐
est possible gear and switches to manual
operation M.
▷ A dynamic setting has been activated for
the drivetrain.
2. Change gears manually.
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Driving
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 dis‐
played, for example P.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a hazardous area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
In vehicles with Mild-Hybrid technology and cor‐
responding vehicle battery, the action steps for
unlocking the transmission vary.
Additional information:
Vehicle battery, refer to page 356.
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