Engaging transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disengaged
if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a driving position, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀
Shifting into D, R, N

Shifting into D, R, N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously push the unlock button 1.
The engaged transmission position is displayed on the selector lever.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Engaging P

Engaging P
Press button P.
P is engaged if the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is opened while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the transmission position P is engaged; otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
See also:
Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
▷ After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward.
▷ Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving
forward.
Switch on the system again if nece ...
Measurement
Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors
in the bumpers.
The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷ By the front sensors and two rear corner
sensors at approx ...
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be started by connecting
two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method
to help start another ...
