- BMW 520i, 525i: P R N D 4 3 2
- BMW 535i, 524td: P R N D 3 2 1
AT with electronic control*
Additionally, it has three programs (2), switched on by the switch.
BMW 520i, 525i: to enable:
- E (economical program) - press switch S (sport program)
- S (winter program) - set the switch to the desired position.
BMW 535i:
- E (economical program) - press switch S (sport program)
- M (manual program) set the switch to the desired position.
Please note that:
The engine can only be started in lever positions P and N.
Under the lever handle is a lock button that prevents the lever from being mistakenly moved to some of the positions. To unlock, press the button.
Depress the brake pedal before shifting into forward gear, as the vehicle will move slowly even at idle if this gear is engaged. After shifting the lever to the position corresponding to the forward motion, wait until the gear is engaged, accompanied by a slight push, and only then press the accelerator pedal.
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.
Before you exit the vehicle with the engine running, move the AT control lever to position P or N and apply the parking brake.
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 the car has come to a complete stop.
N - neutral position (idling)
Turn on only during long breaks in movement. Switching on while driving is only allowed if there is a risk of the vehicle skidding.
D - basic driving mode with automatic gear shifting
This position corresponds to normal driving. Automatically shifts all forward gears
- 4 (BMW 520i, 525i)
- 3 (BMW 535i, 524td) - shift limit mode.
This position should be selected if the driving conditions are such that frequent shifts of 5-4-5 or 4-3-4 occur with lever position D. Shifts are automatic, but 5th or 4th gear, respectively, does not engage.
- 3 and 2 (BMW 520i, 525i) - gear shift restriction mode when driving on mountain roads and in engine braking mode.
- 2 and 1 (BMW 535i) - gear shift restriction mode when driving on mountain roads and in engine braking mode.
Turn on these modes when driving in the mountains, as well as on long ascents and descents. This makes better use of engine power, the engine braking effect is enhanced and there is no unnecessarily frequent upshifting.
These positions can be selected at any speed.
The transmission will shift into these gears automatically at the appropriate speed.