Selector Lever Positions - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

tion P and apply the handbrake to prevent the
car from moving.<
Taking out the remote control
In order to remove the remote control from the
ignition lock, you must first move the selector
lever to position P and switch off the engine:
interlock. Remove the remote control from the
ignition lock, see page 45.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the
current gear in the manual mode.
Changing selector lever positions
> With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved
out of position P: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the
brake, otherwise the selector lever will
refuse to move: shiftlock.
Apply the brake until you are ready to
move off; this will prevent the car from
creeping when a gear is
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A lock prevents the selector lever from being
inadvertently moved to the R or P position. To
disengage the lock, press the button on the
front of the selector lever, see arrow.
P Park
Engage this only while the car is standing still.
The rear wheels are locked.
R Reverse
Engage this only while the car is standing still.
N Neutral
You can select this in a car wash, for example.
The car will be able to roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Use this position for all normal driving. All for-
ward gears are selected automatically.
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
regular full-throttle position; increased resist-
ance will be felt.
selected.<