Display Area 6, Gear Display

When using the "Low" mode, the gear engaged by the gearbox is displayed in this display area (L1 to L6). Steptronic will be available in the U.S. later in production, with the introduction of the 745i sport and 760Li.

In the Steptronic mode, the gear engaged by the gearbox is displayed in this display area (M1 to M6). In driving program position D and activated S program, an S is displayed here.

Fig 1: Identifying Display Area Gear Display

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