Driving
34
Removing the key
1. Move the selector lever to position P.
2. Switch off run position.
3. Remove the key.
Selector lever positions
P R N D
The selector lever position is displayed.
Changing the selector lever positions
> The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P when the ignition or run position
is switched on.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the
brake; otherwise the selector lever will
refuse to move: shiftlock.
A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector
lever positions R and P.
Overriding the selector lever lock
Press the button on the front of the selector
lever, arrow.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
The transmission locks to prevent the drive
wheels from turning.
The selector lever is locked into position P when
the charging cable is connected. To change the
selector lever position, disconnect the charging
cable from the vehicle, refer to page 74.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
Select this when you are in a car wash, for exam-
ple. The vehicle can roll.
When the vehicle is stationary and in run posi-
tion, vehicle is stationary, N is automatically
engaged if all of the following conditions are
met:
> The driver's safety belt is not buckled.
> The accelerator and brake pedal are not
depressed.
> The driver's door is opened.
Selector lever position N flashes in the display,
refer to page 34. To change to another position,
the selector lever must first be moved to N.
D Drive
Position for normal vehicle operation.
Manually unlock the selector lever lock
If the power supply is interrupted, e.g. if
the 12 volt battery is dead or discon-
nected, or if there is an electrical malfunction,
the selector lever lock must be unlocked manu-
ally; otherwise the front wheels are locked up
and the vehicle cannot be towed.<
Only unlock the selector lever lock manually
when the vehicle is to be towed. Do not forget to
firmly apply the parking brake prior to the tow,
otherwise the vehicle may roll away.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 475 - © 11/08 BMW AG
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