Thread: Dumb auto q's
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      06-16-2013, 09:59 AM   #3
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If you want fast pull off

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Originally Posted by leetennis View Post
Hi guys,
Had an extended test drive today in an m135i

Couple of q's about the auto box.
1. Dealers no nothing about launch or sailing, they thought I was pulling their leg (uk?)

2. Can you pick up revs to pull away? I got into a right muddle at the lights when I selected N increased the revs then shifted to D. The box just didn't compute what I was trying to do.

3. Must you always keep your foot on the brake when stationary, or is it ok the leave the car in D pull the hand brake and lift the foot brake?

Stupid questions but I've never driven an auto box,
Cheers guys!

If you want to pull away from the lights quickly, just put the box into S mode (drive selector to the left), keep your foot on the brake, then give it half throttle when the lights change. There's not much on the road will stay with you over the first 50 meters

Last edited by SteveC; 06-17-2013 at 06:57 AM..
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