BMW 525I SEDAN Owner's Manual page 71

Automatic transmission
Before leaving the vehicle when
the engine is running, shift the
selector lever to the "Park" or "Neutral"
position and apply the parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
If you should accidentally select
"Neutral" while traveling at high speed,
remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal immediately. Allow the engine
speed to drop to idle before selecting
the desired drive position. Damage
could otherwise occur due to excessive
engine speed.<
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is
completely stopped. The transmission
locks to prevent the rear wheels from
turning.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
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N Neutral
Select only if your journey is interrupted
for a longer period.
D Drive
(automatic shift program)
This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available.
4 – Sport Program
The Sport Program is designed for
performance-oriented driving.
3 and 2 – shift limiter
Select this range when you wish to limit
gear changes (on steep uphill or down-
hill slopes, for instance). The transmis-
sion shifts up only as far as the selected
gear.
"Kickdown"
In the "kickdown" mode, you achieve
maximum performance.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
detent at the full-throttle position.
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