Mode «Kick-Down»
For fast acceleration, the accelerator pedal can be depressed past the full throttle position. In this case, the point of increased resistance of the pedal must be passed.
At the same time, the transmission shifts to a lower gear for faster acceleration (at a certain range of vehicle speeds). Upshifting occurs as the engine speed increases.
E - economical program
Starting position after starting the engine to ensure the lowest fuel consumption,
S - sports program
Used for sporty driving style. Due to later upshifts, the engine's power reserves are fully utilized.
* - winter program
Used for driving in the cold season. With the lever position D, the gears from 2nd to 5th are shifted so as to provide the best mode in winter conditions.
At lever positions 4, 3 and 2, the selected gear will be stored. This means that starting will also occur in this gear.
Position 4, for example, is useful on slippery roads in winter, as starting off without slipping and preventing unwanted gear changes.
M - manual control program
Program for driving conditions under which the selected gear must be retained (in position D 3rd or 4th gear). This means that starting will also occur in this gear. This program is used, for example, on slopes or when towing a trailer with the lever position "1", as well as in winter on a slippery road with the lever position "3". ensuring smooth starting and no unwanted gear changes.
Control lamp AT with electronic control
The lamp should go out after starting the engine.
If the lamp does not go out or comes on while driving, or if the Check Control System displays the message "Getriebeprogramm" ("emergency program"), this means that a fault has occurred in the control electronics.
At the same time, the possibility of transferring the AT control lever to any of the positions remains, however, when the forward gear is turned on, the car will move only in 4th gear.
BMW 535i: To be able to drive in 3rd gear - for better use of engine power - you need to turn off the engine when the car is stationary and start it again.
Attention: Do not work in the engine compartment in any position of the AT lever, except for N and P.