Automatic Transmission - BMW M COUPE Manual

Automatic transmission

Adaptive Transmission Control
ATC * (Z3 roadster 2.3, 2.8,
Z3 coupe)
The automatic transmission of your
BMW is equipped with an Adaptive
Transmission Control (ATC). This sys-
tem reacts with precision to your indi-
vidual driving style and the current driv-
ing conditions. Different shift programs
are utilized to achieve this.
For details concerning ATC, please refer
to the chapter describing "Advanced
technology" on page 176.
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Selector lever positions
P R N D 3 2 1
Shift programs
Press the switches:
> E (Economy)
> M (Manual)
Selector lever in position 3:
> S (Sport Program)
Starting the engine
The engine can only be started in posi-
tions "P" or "N."
Range selection
A detent prevents inadvertent shifts to
the "Reverse" or "Park" selector lever
positions. To disengage the detent,
press the button on the front side of the
shift knob (arrow in the illustration on
the left).
While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of "Park" or
"Neutral," depress the footbrake in
order to disengage the selector lever's
lock mechanism (Shiftlock).
Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. The vehicle will otherwise "creep"
when a drive position is engaged.<
Before exiting the vehicle when
the engine is running, place the
selector lever in the "Park" or "Neutral"
position and apply the parking brake. If
you do not, the vehicle can move.
Do not leave the car unattended with
the engine running. An unattended ve-
hicle with a running engine represents a
potential safety hazard. If you should
accidentally select "Neutral" while trav-
eling at high speed, remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal immediately.
Allow the engine speed to drop to idle
before selecting the desired drive posi-
tion. Damage could otherwise occur
due to excessive engine speed.<
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