Adaptive control system (AGS)
The automatic transmission of your car is equipped with an adaptive control system (AGS), which reacts subtly to your driving style and road conditions. This automatically selects a specific gearshift program.
The system calculates the most appropriate shift order, taking into account many factors. Your individual driving style and road conditions are taken into account.
Driving style AGS determines by assessing the position and speed of the accelerator pedal, braking decelerations and lateral accelerations acting on the car when cornering. From four different options - from exceptionally comfortable to geared towards the maximum use of the vehicle's capabilities - AGS selects the one that best suits the situation.
The system registers turns, rises and slopes. When cornering at high speed, for example, it does not upshift. On hills, upshifts are only performed at high engine speeds to make better use of the engine's power capabilities. On descents, the system downshifts if it detects an increase in vehicle speed and a depressing brake pedal.
Possible positions of the AT selector lever:
P R N D 3 2 1
Engine starting
The engine can only be started if the AT selector lever is in position P or N.
Changing the position of the AT selector lever
On the front side of the AT selector lever handle there is (shown by arrow), a lock button that prevents erroneous transfer of the selector lever to positions R and P. To unlock, press the button.
Before engaging forward gear (moving the lever from position P or N) depress the brake pedal, otherwise the lever will remain stationary.
The brake pedal should be kept depressed until the moment you start moving, because if one of the gears is engaged, the car will move slowly even at idle.
If you want to get out of the car without turning off the engine, then move the AT selector lever to position P or N and tighten the parking brake. Otherwise, spontaneous starting of the car is possible. Never leave a car with a running engine unattended, as it is a potential source of increased danger. If you mistakenly move the lever to the N position while driving at high speeds, immediately release the gas. Wait until the engine reaches idle speed, and then move the lever to the desired position. Otherwise, the engine may be damaged due to too high speed.
P - parking position
Turn on only after the car has come to a complete stop. Drive wheels are blocked.
R - reverse gear
Turn on only after stopping the car.
N - neutral position
Turn on only during long breaks in movement.
D - basic driving mode with automatic gear shifting
This position corresponds to normal driving. All forward gears are automatically switched. The functioning of the AGS system is completely unlimited.
3 - sports program
With this position of the AT control lever, the AGS system uses only the sports program. AT shifts up to 4th gear.
2 and 1 - driving on mountain roads and in engine braking mode
Activate to limit the number of working gears, for example, on steep hills or descents in the mountains. Shifts are automatic, but only up to the selected limiting gear.
Position 2, thanks to the appropriate selection of gear ratios, is especially convenient when towing a trailer.
Maximum acceleration mode with downshift ("Kick-Down")
This mode provides the possibility of maximum acceleration and maximum speed in position D of the AT selector lever. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full throttle position. In this case, the point of increased resistance must be passed.
Possible indication
P R N D S3 S2 S1
Electronic shift control system
If the control lamp lights up, this indicates a malfunction in the gearshift system.
At the same time, the possibility of transferring the AT selector lever to any of the positions remains, however, when the forward gear is turned on, the car will only move in 3rd or 4th gear.
To avoid increased stress, drive to the nearest BMW workshop.
Work in the engine compartment must never be carried out with the control lever in the driving position.
The rules for starting the engine from an external battery, as well as towing and moving in tow are given in Section Jacking and towing.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
Additionally, it allows the use of manual gear shifting.
For manual gear shifting, move the AT control lever from position D to the left onto the M/S line. This activates the sports gearshift programs. By touching the lever in the direction "+" or "-" You are instructing the Steptronic system to change gear. If you want to return to automatic shift mode, move the lever to the right to position D.
Steptronic automatic transmission equipped with adaptive control system (AGS), described above.
Possible positions of the AT selector lever:
P R N D M/S
Engine starting
The engine can only be started if the AT selector lever is in position P or N.
Changing the position of the AT selector lever
On the front side of the AT selector lever handle there is (shown by arrow) lock button that prevents erroneous transfer of the selector lever to positions R and R. To unlock, press the button.
Before engaging forward gear (moving the lever out of position R or N) depress the brake pedal, otherwise the lever will remain stationary.
The brake pedal should be kept depressed until the moment you start moving, because if one of the gears is engaged, the car will move slowly even at idle.
If you want to get out of the car without turning off the engine, then move the AT selector lever to the position R or N and apply the parking brake. Otherwise, spontaneous starting of the car is possible. Never leave a car with a running engine unattended, as it is a potential source of increased danger. If you mistakenly move the lever to the N position while driving at high speeds, immediately release the gas. Wait until the engine reaches idle speed, and then move the lever to the desired position. Otherwise, the engine may be damaged due to too high speed.
P - parking position
Turn on only after stopping the car. Drive wheels are blocked.
R - reverse gear
Turn on only after stopping the car.
N - neutral position
Turn on only during long breaks in movement.
D - basic driving mode with automatic gear shifting
Corresponds to the normal mode of movement. All forward gears are automatically switched. The AGS system is operational.
Maximum acceleration mode with downshift ("Kick-Down")
This mode provides the possibility of maximum acceleration and maximum speed in position D of the AT selector lever. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full throttle position. In this case, the point of increased resistance must be passed.
M/S - Manual mode and sports program
When switching from mode D to mode M/S the sports program is activated, as evidenced by the appearance of the letters SD on the indicator for the selected gearshift program. The AGS system only uses transmission programs designed for the sportiest driving style. AT will only shift up to 4th gear.
At the first touch of the lever, the AT switches from the sports program to manual mode.
if you move the lever forward and direction "+", then the box shifts to an increased gear, and when the lever is moved in the direction "-" she downshifts.
The selected gear indicator shows M1.. M5.
Upshifts or downshifts are only carried out by the AGS at the appropriate engine speed, i.e. downshifts are not performed at too high engine speeds, for example. The selected gear appears briefly on the instrument panel. When several shifts are carried out in succession, the most recently selected invalid gear is displayed for a short time. The currently engaged gear is then displayed.
When driving in manual mode, to accelerate from 4th or 5th gear at low speed - for example, when overtaking - downshifting must be done manually or using the function "Kick-Down".
Switching from M/S on R, R, N only possible via position D.
Possible indication
P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
Electronic shift control system
If the control lamp lights up, this indicates a malfunction in the gearshift system.
At the same time, the possibility of transferring the AT selector lever to any of the positions remains, however, when the forward gear is turned on, the car will only move in 4th or 5th gear.
To avoid increased stress, drive to the nearest BMW workshop.
Under no circumstances should work in the engine compartment be carried out with the AT control lever in the driving position.
The rules for starting the engine from an external battery, as well as towing and moving in tow are given in Section Jacking and towing.