BMW F97 - Performance Features; Launch Control Operation

F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
4.�Powertrain
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Manual�mode/sequential�mode
The�gears�can�be�shifted�manually�at�the�appropriate�road�speed�and�engine�revs�by�means�of�"+"
and�"–"�gearshift�paddles�on�the�steering�wheel�or�by�moving�the�gear�selector�lever�"forward"�or
"back".�The�selected�gear�is�maintained�even�when�the�engine�speed�limitation�is�reached,�but�an
automatic�downshift�is�performed�when�the�vehicle�drops�below�the�gear-specific�minimum�driving
speed.
When�manual�mode�is�selected�for�the�first�time�after�a�change�of�terminal�status�(engine�restart),�the
last�Drivelogic�level�used�is�active.
Three�driving�programs�are�also�available�here�for�selection:
1:�Comfortable,�smooth�gearshifts�in�all�driving�conditions
2:�Sporty,�fast�gearshifts,�light�gearshift�jolts�permitted�at�higher�engine�loads�and�speeds
3:�Maximum�sporty�shift�speed�and�gearshifts�are�the�requirement�for�the�activation�of�Launch�Control.
Using�the�highest�program,�i.e.�3,�does�not�require�the�M�DSC�to�be�deactivated.
4.2.4.�Launch�Control
During�the�first�5000�km�(3100�miles)�run-in�distance,�the�Launch�Control�must�not�be�used.
The�Launch�Control�is�released�at�the�factory.�Release�of�the�Launch�Control�is�no�longer�restricted�to
the�2000�km�(1200�miles)running-in�check.
Premature�wear�occurs�as�a�result�of�the�high�load�on�the�vehicle�components�when�using�Launch
Control.
Launch�Control
Function:�Launch�Control�enables�optimal�acceleration�when�driving�off�on�a�non-skid�roadway.
Sequence Precondition/Action
1. The�vehicle�must�be�stationary,�the�engine�running�and�at�operating
temperature�(approx.�10km�(6�mph)�warm-up�journey).
2. The�M�Dynamic�Stability�Control�(M�DSC)�is�deactivated.�(4WD)
3. The�manual�mode�and�the�third�Drivelogic�driving�program�are�selected.
4. The�brake�pedal�is�gently�pressed�with�the�left�foot�and�held.
5. The�accelerator�pedal�is�depressed�fully�and�held�in�this�position.
6. In�the�M�instrument�cluster�a�flag�symbol�must�appear�(if�not,�check�notes�and
steps�1-5).
7. An�optimum�engine�speed�for�pulling�away�is�adjusted.
8. The�left�foot�is�taken�off�the�brake�within�5�seconds.