2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 66

Driving Procedure 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Press the button with the brake depressed. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation again. Indicator lamp on Canadian models. > With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise the shift command will not be executed: shiftlock. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.< Shifting into D, R, N Any noises which occur are normal. Startup may take several seconds. Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 65. Transmission positions P R N D M/S + - To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.< Briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary. When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously push the unlock button 1. The engaged transmission position is displayed on the selector lever. The selector lever immediately returns to the center position when released. Displays in instrument panel Engaging P P R N D, DS*, S1* through S6*, M1 through M6 The transmission position and the currently engaged gear are displayed. Press button P. Also observe the additional information on the automatic transmission. The transmission automatically shifts into park if you release the driver's safety belt and open the driver's door with the engine running while in reverse or drive.< Engaging transmission position > You can only engage transmission positions D, R or N when the engine is running. 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG