BMW 3 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 3: Steptronic transmission

Concept

The Steptronic transmission combines the functions of an automatic transmission with the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.

Safety information

Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling, for instance with the parking brake.

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 Selector lever positions

Drive mode D Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation. All gears for forward travel are activated automatically. R is reverse Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is sta

 Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power for a short distance, for instance in a vehicle wash, or be pushed. Engaging selector lever position N 1. Switch on

 Shift paddles

Concept The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. General information Shifting The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine

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 Warning function

Light in the exterior mirror Acute warning If there is a risk of collision, the light in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates. A Check Control message is displayed at the same time. If necessary, an active steering intervention then takes place to prevent collisions and main

 Emergency Stop Assistant

Concept If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the system helps to safely bring the vehicle to a standstill. General information The emergency stop function is not triggered automatically. The emergency stop function can only be triggered manually by the occupants. When the system is activated, t

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