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#60 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010] by bornleader

Mar 29, 2010 (9:21 pm)

Replying to: jose5010 (Mar 29, 2010 9:04 pm)
Hmmm, my Z is a 2001 and is automatic. But I can manually shift it through the gears as I described. My transmission is Steptronic and if yours is not then that might explain the difference.
 
This is from my manual
 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
You can drive as with a normal automatic
transmission. In addition, you can
also shift manually.
When you move the selector lever from
the "D" position to the left into the M/S
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the automatic transmission
are engaged. As soon as you briefly
touch the selector lever in the "+" or "–"
direction, Steptronic changes the gear.
The manual mode is engaged. When
you wish to use the automatic transmission
mode again, move the selector
lever to the right into the "D" position.
The automatic transmission of your
BMW is equipped with Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC), a system which
reacts with precision to your individual
driving style and the driving conditions.
To achieve this, different shift programs
are automatically engaged.
For additional details concerning the
ATC, please refer to the chapter
"Advanced technology" on page 166.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
 
Dave
________________________________________

#61 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [bornleader] by jose5010

Mar 29, 2010 (9:58 pm)

Replying to: bornleader (Mar 29, 2010 9:21 pm)
I see,Yea mine doesn't have that feature it's D-drive 3-sports mode,2&1 are for towing
and to left on console there is a button with an A or M which does what I stated earlier according to the book buy it's very vague and you when you visit your local dealer service dept and they think like me it's used for highway then it makes you wander then who made the doggone car DUH????Their not for sure they think????????

#63 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010] by bornleader

Mar 30, 2010 (10:53 am)

Replying to: jose5010 (Mar 29, 2010 9:58 pm)
Jose, the moderation has recommended to me that I do not provide references to information on other websites - so my last message was blocked. I am not familiar with the transmission in the 2000 Z3 and if no one provides you an answer in this forum I suggest you Google for other website forums or contact your dealer again for a more detailed explanation of the shifter positions. I wish I could provide more help, but the rules of this forum do not allow it.
 
Regards,
 
Dave
bornleadercomcast.net

#64 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [bornleader] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 30, 2010 (11:18 am)

Replying to: bornleader (Mar 30, 2010 10:53 am)
If you wish to link to one post in one website (don't post the actual content here as it might be copyrighted), that's FINE. Of course, if you need to register in that website, that won't work as the link won't work.
 
I often link to a specific post in other enthusiasts' sites if they permit it. What Edmunds frowns upon is active solicitation of members to other sites for recruitment purposes. This is all spelled out in the Member Agreement which we all see when we register here.
 
So feel free to help Jose if you can find a post that directly addresses his issue.

#65 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 30, 2010 (11:43 am)

Replying to: jose5010 (Mar 28, 2010 6:15 pm)
The "M" means manual, but what it does is put the transmission in the gear you select---you have to shift out of every gear yourself. This button confuses a lot of people. It's possible for instance, that if you press M while driving down the highway, when you come to a stop, you'll start out again in 4th gear---not a great idea---UNLESS---you *want* to do that, say for snow conditions.
 
My advice would be, that unless you are slipping badly in snow, to ignore that button and just downshift manual in the regular "A" mode.

#66 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [bornleader] by jose5010

Mar 30, 2010 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: bornleader (Mar 30, 2010 10:53 am)
Hey Dave I understand but THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your help you are a great person and hopefully a good friend!!!! I went to the only dealer in town today for a part and again asked them the dreaded A/M button question on my car and there best guess is close to what Mr. ShiftRight stated in the e-mail to me along with yours.It's still ironic that BMW of San Antonio cannot answer a simple question as mine??????? Again no matter what anybodys Thanks very much for youe help!!!!!!!!!!

#67 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 30, 2010 (5:09 pm)

Replying to: jose5010 (Mar 30, 2010 12:34 pm)
Even people in the BMW club are confused about that button

#68 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [Mr_Shiftright] by jose5010

Mar 30, 2010 (6:27 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 30, 2010 5:09 pm)
Yea, I know all the dealer or the book can tell me is that it puts the car in 4th gear and leaves it there until you press the button again,which if you come to a stop you need a heavy foot to get the car moving.I guess I'll take the BMW service tech's guess that it is for highway use???????????????This is the way the book lays it out D-DRIVE/ 3-SPORTS FEATURE HIGHER REV'S GIVING YOU MORE POWER OUT OF THE ENGINE/2&1 ARE FOR TOWING!!!!!!!!!!

#69 of 104 Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 30, 2010 (10:08 pm)

Replying to: jose5010 (Mar 30, 2010 6:27 pm)
I think the M button is really a primitive form of traction control, to prevent you from spinning the wheels on snow or ice.

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