BMW 7 E65 owners manual page 69

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Automatic transmission The selector lever is at the center with L mode position. To select transmission ranges D, R or N, always start by pulling While you can drive as with a conventional toward the steering wheel, arrow 1, then automatic transmission, you also have the press up or down. Note the range indicated At a glance option of retaining your current gear selec-in the Info Display.< tion with the L/D button on the steering > Range D or R: wheel, refer to page 68. Press the selector lever up or down, Transmission ranges continuing to apply pressure to move it past the detent > Neutral N: Controls Press the selector lever as far as, but not beyond, the detent > Park P: Press button P, arrow 2. The selector lever immediately returns to the center position when released. Depress the brake pedal before Driving tips shifting out of P or N; the shift com- P R N D mand will not be executed unless the brake is applied – Shiftlock. Program display To prevent the vehicle from creeping after L1 – L6 you select a range, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start. You can activate the Automatic Hold fea- Navigation Buttons on steering wheel ture to suppress the vehicle's tendency to L/D – creep, refer to page 63.< Selecting transmission range Shift commands are transmitted electroni- cally. To help avoid malfunctions, each command undergoes a plausibility check prior to execution. Entertainment Remember to observe the Check Control for status messages. You can find additional information on the Check Control on page 85. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and engage the parking brake before leaving the Communications vehicle with the engine running. Note the information provided in the Info Display. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard.< Mobility 67 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG Reference

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