BMW X5 3.0i Owner's Manual page 70

Automatic transmission with Steptronic
68n
Range selection
An interlock prevents inadvertent gear-
shifts into selector-lever positions R
and P. To cancel the interlock, press
the button on the front of the selector
lever knob, refer to arrow.
Shiftlock
With the vehicle stationary, press the
brake pedal before shifting out of P
or N; the shift command will not be exe-
cuted unless the brake is applied.
Hold the footbrake down until starting
off. The vehicle will otherwise creep
when a drive position is engaged.
To prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing, always select position P and
engage the handbrake before leaving
the vehicle with the engine running.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with
the engine running, as such a vehicle
represents a potential safety
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary. The transmission locks to prevent
the rear wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
N Neutral, idle
For example, engage in automatic car
washes. The vehicle can roll.
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D Drive, automatic driving
position
This position is designed for driving
under all normal operating conditions.
All forward gears are available.
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Kickdown
The kickdown mode provides maximum
acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-
throttle position.