BMW 7 Series: Steptronic transmission
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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.
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 stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes in selector lever
position N.
Parking position P
General information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive
wheels in selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
P is engaged automatically
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically
in situations such as the following:
- After the drive-ready state is switched off and
selector lever position R, D or M/S is engaged.
- After the standby state has been switched off
when selector lever position N is engaged.
- If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal
is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary
and selector lever position D, M/S or R is engaged.
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General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional requirements
Only when the drive-r
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Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D, arrow 1.
Push the selector lever forward or
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Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding
conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since
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The Steering Column Switch Cluster as Standard Equipment
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) consists of, among other things, the
following components:
Electronic steering column switch cluster module
Coil-spring assembly
Steering-column switch for turn indicators
Steering column switch f
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A reinforcement plate is welded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Follow notes for welding steel parts.
NOTE: The following illustrations serve as general illustrations of
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