Steptronic System Comparison
STEPTRONIC SYSTEM COMPARISON
| Detail | E31 850Ci 1995 to 1997 | All model except E31 850Ci up to 2001 Model year with Steptronic. | All Models from 2002 model year with Steptronic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift Console Layout | "M" Gate | M/S Gate | M/S Gate |
| Selection of Manual Mode | Shift to "M" gate | Shift to "M/S" gate and move lever momentarily to "+" or to "-". | Shift to "M/S" gate and move lever momentarily to "+" or to "-". |
| Gear Range in Manual Mode. | 2nd to 5th gear (1st gear only accepted for 2 minutes after cold start. If the throttle is pressed 100% a 2-1 shift will occur | 1st to 5th gears | 1st to 5th gears |
| Un-allowable gear requests. | 4th and 5th gear after vehicle standstill. Downshifts that can cause engine over-rev. 1st gear after engine warm up. |
4th and 5th gear after vehicle standstill. Downshifts that can cause engine over-rev. |
4th and 5th gear after vehicle standstill. Downshifts that can cause engine over-rev. |
| Upshifts/Downshifts | Upshifts - Forward Downshifts - Rear | Upshifts - Forward Downshifts - Rear | Upshifts - Rear Downshifts - Forward |