5 Series E60 545i (N62) SAL
> E63, E64 until 09/2007
The selector lever has the following positions:
P
for Park
R
for Reverse
N
for Neutral
D
for Drive (= automatic mode)
M/S M for manual mode = Steptronic, S for sport program = automatic mode with sporty map
The selector lever position display is located in the selector lever trim.
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> E65, E66
The selector lever is located on the steering column.
The selector lever has the following positions:
P
for Park
R
for Reverse
N
for Neutral
D
for Drive (= automatic mode)
The selector lever position display is located in the instrument cluster.
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GWS: Gear selector switch
> E60, E61 from 03/2007
> E63, E64 from 09/2007
> E70
The gear selector switch is configured as a control unit in its own right. With the gear selector switch, the
transmission is no longer actuated mechanically, but rather electronically.
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SPORT button for Dynamic Driving Control
> E60, E61, E63, E64 with sport automatic transmission
Dynamic Driving Control (FDC) is activated with the SPORT button: Gearshift times are shortened and the shift
characteristics are made more sporty. The engine responds more spontaneously to movements of the
accelerator pedal. The steering and holding forces of the steering tuned for a sportier feel - for Servotronic or
active front steering (AFS). AFS includes Servotronic.
> E70
On the E70 with the option "Adaptive Drive", only the damping characteristics are changed (normal or sport).
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Steering wheel with buttons for sport program and manual mode
> E65, E66
The steering wheel has a button for selecting the program. The following drive programs can be selected in a
predefined sequence: Sport program, manual mode or automatic mode.
The steering wheel also houses the buttons for changing up and down in manual mode.
Program selection and control in manual mode are described in the Owner's Handbook.
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Gearshift paddles
Vehicles with gearshift paddles:
In addition to the sequential gear selection with the selector lever, the gears can also be selected using the 2
gearshift paddles on the steering wheel.
SBT 6-speed automatic transmission E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E70, E81, E83,
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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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