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EnglishDriving -> Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch Control for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Controls
Driving
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With the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
3. Press the button on the selector lever, see
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, see ar‐
row N, until selector lever position N is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐
sible if the engine speed is too high.
A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission switches to manual mode tempo‐
rarily in selector lever position D and perma‐
nently in selector lever position S.
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving for a certain amount of time in manual
mode or if there has been no acceleration or
shifting of the shift paddles within a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
4. Release the selector lever.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
Displays in the instrument cluster
For additional information, see chapter Tow-
starting and towing.
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example: P.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll‐
ing away.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 180, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Engaging selector lever position N
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.
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Driving
Controls
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1.
Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF
lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding
conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used
again.
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