BMW SERIE 5 SPORT WAGON 2001 Manual page 73

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.
The vehicle could move if this is not
done.
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 "Park" only when the vehicle is
stationary. The transmission locks to
prevent the rear wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select "Reverse" only when the vehicle
is stationary.
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N Neutral
Select "Neutral" only if your journey is
interrupted for a long 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
This position is recommended if you
wish to select a performance-oriented
driving style.
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.
To activate this mode, depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle position, at which a resistance
point must be overcome.
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