BMW M5 - Page 136

Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on
upward or downward gradients.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, for example with a
chock.
Overview
Selector lever
Selector lever functions
Symbol Function
Drivelogic programmes
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
Centre position, forward setting.
- Downshift, manual.
+ Upshift, manual.
D/S Drive mode or sequential mode.
P Park.
Selector lever positions
D Drive mode
Selector lever position for driving. All gears for
forward driving are selected automatically.
S Sequential mode
Selector lever position for driving. All gears for
forward driving must be shifted manually.
R Reverse
Only engage selector lever position R when the
vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
In selector lever position N, the vehicle can be
pushed or can roll without power from the en‐
gine, for example in car washes, see page 137.
P Park
Selector lever position for parking the vehicle, for
example. In selector lever position P, the trans‐
mission blocks the drive wheels.
Only engage selector lever position P when the
vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged in the following situations, for example:
▷ After switching off drive-ready state or
standby state if selector lever position D/S or
R is engaged.
▷ After switching off standby state, if selector
lever position N is engaged.
▷ If the driver's seat belt is unfastened, the driv‐
er's door is opened and the brake pedal is not
depressed while the vehicle is at a standstill
and selector lever position D/S or R is en‐
gaged.
Engaging selector lever position
General
Apply the brakes until you are ready to drive off,
otherwise the vehicle will move when a drive po‐
sition is selected.
The engaged selector lever position is shown in
the instrument cluster and on the selector lever.
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