BMW 7 Series: Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions of an automatic transmission with the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
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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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Steptronic transmission- Engaging selector lever positions
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
Steptronic transmission- Manual mode M/S
Concept
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
Steptronic transmission- Launch Control
Concept
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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System Overview
Front Axle
A double wishbone front axle as known from the E70 and E71 is now also fitted
in the F01/F02.
In comparison with the double pivot spring strut front axle on the E65, this
front axle design offers the
following advantages:
Higher transverse acceleration is reflected in greater vehicle
Replacing Engine Support/Front Left Side Frame Connection (Front
Left Wheel Arch Removed)
Observe procedure for REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
To remove engine support side frame connection
Following new body parts are required:
Connection, wheel arch/entrance
Fig. 121: Identifying Connection, Wheel Arch/Entrance
Open welded connections in areas (1).
Fig. 122: Iden
