I had my car for a month (and driven it a lot!) before I realized the sport gearbox mode was a thing. It was like a dream, how much sportier the car was!
@@Mister_MasterzRN Yeah but I wasn't talking about modes (you'd change by using the buttons), I was talking about putting the gearbox in S (you'd push the lever to the left). It's the same gesture you would do to go to the manual gearbox, except if you don't actually switch gears afterwards, it still does so automatically, only it's way more agressive!
I have a BMW one series - this is best tutorial video ever made on how to use the Auto / manual And remember folks you DONT need to press unlock when going from R into D …only when going from D to R you need to press unlock and to come out of Park ….as for neutral - don’t use it , use your break unless your pushing your car neutral is required . As stated in the manual 💯
Thanks mate, well done. Imagine my reaction when I abandoned automatic cars as a teenager in 1988, and then my first automatic after that was the awesome F30 328i Msport xdrive I just bought. In comparison to the 1980s automatics it was like sitting down at the controls of the Millenium Falcon for the first time....
I’ve had my f22 230i for almost a year now. Somehow never got the time to research what m/s does. This was explained so well that it was so easy to learn what m/s does. Will pair up S+ with m/s tomorrow and see how it feels. 👍 (btw if you switch gears manually and let’s say you forget to switch a gear, will it go all the way to red line or will it correct itself and choose the appropriate gear?) 🙏
Nvm found that you answered this already in comments below. If you do not switch a gear manually, it changes it for you at the appropriate time when in manual gear select. 🫡
This helped me so much switching from Benz to a bmw this really helped. I’m a girl that likes to drive in sport/sport + I needed to know if I could drive in sport and not have to switch gears in the bmw
My car was on drive mode and I was stepping on the brake. I pushed the sport mode button and then released the brake and drove. the sport mode sign on the dash board was gone as soon as I started to push the gas pedal. Does it mean sport mode was not working and it went back to comfort mode?
So you don’t need to push the unlock button when in manual mode to shift gears, you only push it down to switch to neutral and reverse and drive. Also my car has a sport+ mode
Hi brandon can you explain to me when to know to shift when using the manual transmission, usually i just go off the sound when i hear it going higher in the rpms but is there a specific way to know when to shift?
Where is the «hidden» DTC button? i heard you can hold DTC button down for 5 seconds,will that damage the car if you drive like this for a longer time? Shall the AC be on all the time? Thx for a very good information on this site,i love it,by the way,i have an 645ci,2004 model. 😊
DTC is your traction control and stability control, no damage will happen if you turn it off however it increases the probability of losing control if you do not know how to properly handle the vehicle during heavy driving or adverse road conditions. Use the AC whenever you want that is what it is there for.
I have no clue on how to drive Manuel transmission but I wanna learn how to use my bmw steptronic transmission how do you know when to shift gears down or up ? I wanna try it but I also don’t wanna mess up my transmission because I’m not sure when I should be shifting gears with my steptronic transmission
In manual mode you can shift up in normal driving from around 2500-4k rpm, in sporty driving you can shift up between 4-6k without issue, downshift you be a lower rpm than your upshift counterpart based on driving style. In the worst case scenario the transmission will shift up automatically even in manual mode if you hit the red line, we've accidentally done this a few time and that is the only reason why I know it works.
The sport mode button changes suspension stiffness, throttle response, and transmission shift points and responsiveness. Sport on the gearbox only changes shifting patterns within the transmission for a more aggressive driving style. The car is best setup when both are in sport but this is not a requirement.
Hi Brandon. That's an extremely great review of the gearbox. Could you please tell me if all the things you've explained in the video relate also to the gearbox from G30 2017 BMW? Thanks a lot!
Hi, What is the difference between Sports(D) vs Sports(M/S) both in Automatic mode. Another question - In Sports(M/S), I can still drive without shifting up and down and get the same result with Sports Automatic M/S?
Sports(D) changes the engine, suspension, and rpm shift points. Sports(M/S) changes the transmission shift points and speed to be at sporty as possible. M/S stands for Manual/Sport meaning you can drive it manually or drive in the sport setting for the automatic. You can get similar results from both.
Thank you Brandon, it helps. Have other question please. Will there be a diff in the result Sports(D) vs Sports(M/S without up or down). I do understand there won’t be diff SportsM vs Sports MS-Automatic.
@@sunstruckk Hey I can answer that one! Yeah there's a huge difference between sport (D) and sport (S). The second one is much more aggressive in the gears it chooses, meaning that it will always give you the best performing gear, with almost no regard for fuel economy. The engine is always revving high. Also, the gear chances happen faster, it's more snappy, you can feel your head bopping backwards when the gear shifts. In summary, sport (S) is a blast! :-)
Thanks for the video. I am afraid I didn't understand one part, can you have a manual transmission mode under ECO drive? (as well as for comfort and sport mode)?
No, BMW wouldn't allow the user to purposely damage the car. Not if you drive at redline all the time that will age the engine far quicker than normal.
It should not it just makes the car more responsive but depending on how you drive it in sport mode can effect the engine… putting constant stress and pushing your engine to the max constantly can effect it in any mode… but if your asking if you can daily drive it in sport mode then yes you can and it shouldn’t effect the engine
Exactly what xEwokk said you should not wear your engine out sooner than normal if you use for daily driving but drive normally( driving under 3500-4k rpms) your engine and transmission should be fine and actually may prevent the buildup of carb and other related things. However if you push the car and drive aggressively everywhere you will shorten the life of your key components such as your engine and transmission.
I have known about these options. My car appears to be faster from stop when in normal sport/sport+ mode. When I’m in either sport mode and move the lever over to sport/manual the gears feel tighter, jumpy, and yes more aggressive. But not as fast compared to normal sport mode with the button. Anyone have any similar experiences?
Hi Brandon, this was helpful, thank you, but I have more questions. I normally drive in D since I'm used to automatic transmissions. There is a very steep hill I often go up that has a light at the top (which is almost always red). I've just been keeping the car in D since it seems to work fine and I'm confused by the other modes. Is this ok or should I switch to the manual/sport modes? If yes, what is the difference between M1 and S1? Thanks
Since your car has a automatic transmission it does not matter which gear setting or mode you use when sitting at the light on the hill, it will pull away the same every time because you are always starting in first gear. If you use sport mode it should give it more power off the line. M1 (manual 1st gear) shows you what gear you have manually selected, S1 (sport 1st gear) show you what gear you are in in the sport automatic mode. The number next to the letter states the current gear, M1,2,3 or S1,2,3 etc.
I just ordered the X 1 today to be delivered to me on Friday. However I just realized it has this steptronic transmission. I’m about to cancel the order because Im not sure I can get used to this. I don’t know how to drive manual and the automatic mode is so different. Is there a 3rd pedal for the manual mode?
The steptronic transmission is fully automatic, so there is no third pedal or the need to engage a clutch, the car does that itself. The manual mode is a very common feature on all automatic transmissions, and essentially it allows you to select which gear you want the car in instead of the car choosing itself, and it's for optional use. If you do not want to mess with the manual function simply pull the gear lever back to put it in drive and your good to go.
Thanks for the informative video Brandon. Could you please confirm which is the ideal driving mode on steep hilly terrains for a 2 series automatic transmission vehicle?
If you drive the engine hard continuously then yes it will wear it down more. But if you drive normal in those modes with spirited driving now and then the car should be fine.
I’m new to driving an automatic bmw series 5 in snowy (and poorly cleaned streets). Already got stuck in deep snow once and had to call for backup helper to push me 😅 would shifting into sport mode + sport mode on the stick have helped me if I were alone? P.S I’m a new driver, my 2nd winter season but 1st with a RWD
When driving in winter conditions using sport mode will not improve the cars ability to drive, it anything it was make it more difficult. I would recommend winter tires and snow chains.
Either you are in Manual mode, sport transmission, or your transmission is not shifting correctly and needs to visit the dealer. You can tell what transmission mode you are in by looking in the lower center dash.
so let's say I am in manual sport mode in 5th gear. Then if I have to stop the car, do I need to shift forward 4 times to change to first gear to start moving back again? Or if I forget to do that, will it stall the engine?
so is it ok to change to Steptronic Transmission while the car is moving then? I always stop the car first before I do that coz I wasn't sure if that would damage something in the car.
Do you need to stepping on the brake or accelerator when manually shifting up? And same when you're shifting down to come to a stop, say at the lights? Or can you just shift up and down as you please, regardless if moving or coming to a stop? Thanks!
@@brandonbelanger_Officialu mentioned to check rpm. What rpm level we should change from one gear to another gear ( for example 1st to 2nd or 4th to 5th). Any recommendation for downhill, what gear should i choose (septronic manual transmission )
@@brandonbelanger_Official Thank you, and another question: do I have to shift down to 1st gear when slowing down to a stop? If I don't shift down manually, the system goes to 2nd but not 1st. What would you recommend?
It seems a bit too easy to go from Manuel to Drive. Do you sometimes accidentally switch to Drive instead of shifting gears in manual mode? How likely is it to happen?
It has happened once or twice but you have to be pushing sideways to move it over, you're supposed to push forward and back so as long as you keep that motion you should be fine.
@@brandonbelanger_Official Ah OK, it did happen to you. Of course I'm supposed to push forward and back but the right hand goes towards the shifter blindly and quickly.
You can use the brake to stop in any mode or transmission setting. The brakes don't stop working if you use a different mode, that would cause crashes.
how would you put thr car back into automatic for paddle shifting as mines is stuck in manual mode when i paddle shift despite the gear not being in sport
Try clicking the paddles all the way through the gears (so up through 8) and that might put it back into auto. If not then go into park quickly (while stopped) and then back to drive and that should reset it.
@@brandonbelanger_Official thank you so much Brendon, last question is about the tear and wear if l use it like daily drive or regularly in manual mode are there any dangers to the transmission?
No, while you are driving you do not need to hit the brakes to shift, only time the brakes are needed is during start up, moving from Park to any gear for from Neutral to any gear and obviously to stop.
So once you''re in say sport manual do you need to stay there or will automatic override it if you forget or RPMs get too high or low - does that make sense?
Question, so if I put on Eco Mode and on Sport (M/S) it will consume less fuel than putting on Sport Mode and on Sport (M/S)? Also, what will be the difference?
If the car does not have sport+ or M-sport transmission ( will show up as S1,2,3 etc instead of DS) then launch control is not possible. However you can just brake boost launch the car and the performance is similar.
Launch control is a special mode that most sports cars have today and what it does is launch the vehicle from the best RPM for the quickest acceleration. Most times to activate you select the feature put your foot on the brake and floor the gas at the same time and wait for it to say ready then let off the brake and go. Brake boost is basically the same thing, the only difference is the vehicle doesn't do it for you, you have to create it yourself. Most times just hold the brake and press the gas down to the point right before your tires start spinning (creating a burnout), Then go.
If your mini is a automatic you don't have to let off the gas to shift, in auto cars when shifting manually when you let off the gas in between gears it actually slows you down more than it helps most times.
@@brandonbelanger_Official yes that’s exactly how I felt that’s why I asked and if it was safe because people say powershifting is bad for the car but I have a mini and it’s a auto. Thanks so much bro.
You would have to slide the shifter back to drive then neutral to do what you are seeking, there is not a direct path. However these cars are very fuel efficient and are designed to sit in gear for extended periods of time. They have a sort of built in neutral when you sit in gear for a while, that's why there is sometime a small lag when you hit the gas. I would just leave it in gear since it is not a direct path and you will spend more messing with the shifter then needed.
Hi So quick question. It has a sport mode, which is the button on top of the eco mode. Then it still has a more aggressive sport mode (press the sport mode button and then shift the gear to the left) Is this correct ? I always thought shifting it to the left and clicking sport was the same function.
The sport mode button makes the suspension, engine and shift points more aggressive, when you shift the gear to the left it makes the transmission more aggressive by shifting later and shifting faster. The button changes things in the whole car while the gear leveler changes only the transmission settings. When combined the most aggressive setting is achieved.
@@brandonbelanger_Official oh my goodness Thanks sooo much man. This just blew my mind. I had no idea at all about this As mentioned, mines a 2012 F20 120d, you rate mine features these functions u speak of ?
On older BMWs you don't have eco pro, comfort, sport and sport+. You could change between sport and drive(which is kinda like comfort mode) but everything was controlled by the steptronic shifter knob but on newer cars its separated.
I drive a manual and I am used to using a lot of engine braking rather than the brake pedal. Is it fine to do this when in M/S mode? or can this cause higher wear?
@@David-hh2fs most modern bmws (can’t speak for older ones as i haven’t sat in many) have a button on the center console that reads AUTO H and pressing this button will have the car engage the parking brake when you come to a complete stop so that you can take your foot off the brake. when you press the gas again the parking brake will be disengaged
I had my car for a month (and driven it a lot!) before I realized the sport gearbox mode was a thing. It was like a dream, how much sportier the car was!
It took me a year to discovering this just 10 min ago. Lmao!
its a game changer, use Sport mode for highway merging. Sport+ I would use if already doing 50 or above to overtake someone.
@@Mister_MasterzRN Yeah but I wasn't talking about modes (you'd change by using the buttons), I was talking about putting the gearbox in S (you'd push the lever to the left). It's the same gesture you would do to go to the manual gearbox, except if you don't actually switch gears afterwards, it still does so automatically, only it's way more agressive!
@@davidm2.johnston684 ahh ok 👍
@@eaglejaguar5615😂🤣Exact same ....Word for word!
I have a BMW one series - this is best tutorial video ever made on how to use the Auto / manual
And remember folks you DONT need to press unlock when going from R into D …only when going from D to R you need to press unlock and to come out of Park ….as for neutral - don’t use it , use your break unless your pushing your car neutral is required . As stated in the manual 💯
Hello, I am looking for a BMW 1 series steptronic, do you know where I can find one?
Finally someone who explained it well!! Thank you !
Perfect video explained everything well, didnt know you could put it in auto sports transmission on the left
Holy snap didn’t know there was an extra mode for sport hell yeah
Haha same for me for the first month I owned my car! And I'd driven it a lot! It was a blast discovering the sport gearbox mode!
you are so good at teaching apes thank you i finally understand it
Thanks mate, well done. Imagine my reaction when I abandoned automatic cars as a teenager in 1988, and then my first automatic after that was the awesome F30 328i Msport xdrive I just bought. In comparison to the 1980s automatics it was like sitting down at the controls of the Millenium Falcon for the first time....
😂😂😂😂😂
sport mode unlocked 🏎️💨
Needed this,very informative
I’ve had my f22 230i for almost a year now. Somehow never got the time to research what m/s does. This was explained so well that it was so easy to learn what m/s does. Will pair up S+ with m/s tomorrow and see how it feels. 👍 (btw if you switch gears manually and let’s say you forget to switch a gear, will it go all the way to red line or will it correct itself and choose the appropriate gear?) 🙏
Nvm found that you answered this already in comments below. If you do not switch a gear manually, it changes it for you at the appropriate time when in manual gear select. 🫡
this! there we go! all questions answered
Good explanation
Thanks for the well explanation. You are a great man with a great car
thank you for the demo... very helpful for my rental car next month LOL
Thanks you finally I got a answer
IK this was 2yrrs but this video was so helpful dude like holly
This helped me so much switching from Benz to a bmw this really helped. I’m a girl that likes to drive in sport/sport + I needed to know if I could drive in sport and not have to switch gears in the bmw
Cool 👌 Thanks Man..Finally someone who said it all on this Model.
This was very helpful information. Thank uoub
Wonder what’s the point of manual shifting admin if the car can shift it’s self.
My car was on drive mode and I was stepping on the brake. I pushed the sport mode button and then released the brake and drove. the sport mode sign on the dash board was gone as soon as I started to push the gas pedal. Does it mean sport mode was not working and it went back to comfort mode?
Great video Manual sucks on 2013 329xi. Thanlyou
So you don’t need to push the unlock button when in manual mode to shift gears, you only push it down to switch to neutral and reverse and drive. Also my car has a sport+ mode
Hi brandon can you explain to me when to know to shift when using the manual transmission, usually i just go off the sound when i hear it going higher in the rpms but is there a specific way to know when to shift?
Not really, going off of sound is a good way to do it.
Where is the «hidden» DTC button? i heard you can hold DTC button down for 5 seconds,will that damage the car if you drive like this for a longer time? Shall the AC be on all the time? Thx for a very good information on this site,i love it,by the way,i have an 645ci,2004 model. 😊
DTC is your traction control and stability control, no damage will happen if you turn it off however it increases the probability of losing control if you do not know how to properly handle the vehicle during heavy driving or adverse road conditions. Use the AC whenever you want that is what it is there for.
last Friday finally got my first BMW (F30) and only now I got the hang of that joystick usage, cause owner's manual is just dull in that regard =}
Yes, you have to spend a lot of time with it for it to make sense, I've used it for 5 years now and it still confuses me sometimes.
this is dope with a muffler🤘🏽
I have no clue on how to drive Manuel transmission but I wanna learn how to use my bmw steptronic transmission how do you know when to shift gears down or up ? I wanna try it but I also don’t wanna mess up my transmission because I’m not sure when I should be shifting gears with my steptronic transmission
In manual mode you can shift up in normal driving from around 2500-4k rpm, in sporty driving you can shift up between 4-6k without issue, downshift you be a lower rpm than your upshift counterpart based on driving style. In the worst case scenario the transmission will shift up automatically even in manual mode if you hit the red line, we've accidentally done this a few time and that is the only reason why I know it works.
That's my case and fear also. Want to try it. Don't want to trash it!
you are a rockster for the video
Oh thank you thank you thank you 😊
❤ Hello, I am looking for a BMW 1 series steptronic, do you know where I can find one?
what is the difference between Sport mode activated in the gearbox and activated by a button
The sport mode button changes suspension stiffness, throttle response, and transmission shift points and responsiveness. Sport on the gearbox only changes shifting patterns within the transmission for a more aggressive driving style. The car is best setup when both are in sport but this is not a requirement.
Hi Brandon. That's an extremely great review of the gearbox. Could you please tell me if all the things you've explained in the video relate also to the gearbox from G30 2017 BMW? Thanks a lot!
Thank you, yes everything should be the same for your car.
@@brandonbelanger_Official Thank you. I do appreciate that. Take care.
Thank you for explaining it clearly
Hi, What is the difference between Sports(D) vs Sports(M/S) both in Automatic mode. Another question - In Sports(M/S), I can still drive without shifting up and down and get the same result with Sports Automatic M/S?
Sports(D) changes the engine, suspension, and rpm shift points. Sports(M/S) changes the transmission shift points and speed to be at sporty as possible. M/S stands for Manual/Sport meaning you can drive it manually or drive in the sport setting for the automatic. You can get similar results from both.
Thank you Brandon, it helps. Have other question please. Will there be a diff in the result Sports(D) vs Sports(M/S without up or down). I do understand there won’t be diff SportsM vs Sports MS-Automatic.
@@sunstruckk Hey I can answer that one! Yeah there's a huge difference between sport (D) and sport (S). The second one is much more aggressive in the gears it chooses, meaning that it will always give you the best performing gear, with almost no regard for fuel economy. The engine is always revving high. Also, the gear chances happen faster, it's more snappy, you can feel your head bopping backwards when the gear shifts.
In summary, sport (S) is a blast! :-)
Thanks for the video. I am afraid I didn't understand one part, can you have a manual transmission mode under ECO drive? (as well as for comfort and sport mode)?
I don't want to sound stupid when I ask, but isn't the transmission damaged by switching from normal to sport in gear and also to manual?
Thanks guys
No, BMW wouldn't allow the user to purposely damage the car. Not if you drive at redline all the time that will age the engine far quicker than normal.
Great video, very helpful.
Pull Down to Shift ⬆️.
Forward Push Down a gear.
Pull back is to shit to Higher Next gear. I like shifting up @ 2.5 rpms. ❤ 2012 500 GT.👏🏼💌
thank you for this very informative and succinct video.
Would driving in sport automatic wear the engine down or have any negative effects besides less mpg?
It should not it just makes the car more responsive but depending on how you drive it in sport mode can effect the engine… putting constant stress and pushing your engine to the max constantly can effect it in any mode… but if your asking if you can daily drive it in sport mode then yes you can and it shouldn’t effect the engine
Exactly what xEwokk said you should not wear your engine out sooner than normal if you use for daily driving but drive normally( driving under 3500-4k rpms) your engine and transmission should be fine and actually may prevent the buildup of carb and other related things. However if you push the car and drive aggressively everywhere you will shorten the life of your key components such as your engine and transmission.
amazing explanation thank you!
Great video, thank you
Many Thanks, Peace From London. 🙏🙏🙏
Damn we both are early
Love London especially in the spring.
Finally!!!!
absolutely great video i just wonder in sport automatic does it go from s1-3 visually on the dash or just stays on DS
Yes it does show on the dash
Thank you
Appreciate this video
I have known about these options. My car appears to be faster from stop when in normal sport/sport+ mode. When I’m in either sport mode and move the lever over to sport/manual the gears feel tighter, jumpy, and yes more aggressive. But not as fast compared to normal sport mode with the button. Anyone have any similar experiences?
Very well done, thank you.
Thank you ✨🙏🏻
Hi Brandon, this was helpful, thank you, but I have more questions. I normally drive in D since I'm used to automatic transmissions. There is a very steep hill I often go up that has a light at the top (which is almost always red). I've just been keeping the car in D since it seems to work fine and I'm confused by the other modes. Is this ok or should I switch to the manual/sport modes? If yes, what is the difference between M1 and S1? Thanks
Since your car has a automatic transmission it does not matter which gear setting or mode you use when sitting at the light on the hill, it will pull away the same every time because you are always starting in first gear. If you use sport mode it should give it more power off the line. M1 (manual 1st gear) shows you what gear you have manually selected, S1 (sport 1st gear) show you what gear you are in in the sport automatic mode. The number next to the letter states the current gear, M1,2,3 or S1,2,3 etc.
I just ordered the X 1 today to be delivered to me on Friday. However I just realized it has this steptronic transmission. I’m about to cancel the order because Im not sure I can get used to this. I don’t know how to drive manual and the automatic mode is so different. Is there a 3rd pedal for the manual mode?
The steptronic transmission is fully automatic, so there is no third pedal or the need to engage a clutch, the car does that itself. The manual mode is a very common feature on all automatic transmissions, and essentially it allows you to select which gear you want the car in instead of the car choosing itself, and it's for optional use. If you do not want to mess with the manual function simply pull the gear lever back to put it in drive and your good to go.
Thanks for the informative video Brandon. Could you please confirm which is the ideal driving mode on steep hilly terrains for a 2 series automatic transmission vehicle?
Not sure if there is an "ideal" mode but comfort or sport should do fine.
Thank you very well explained
Great explanation.
One question tho. In sports mode, sports automatic, is there more wear/tear compared to say sport mode, normal drive?
If you drive the engine hard continuously then yes it will wear it down more. But if you drive normal in those modes with spirited driving now and then the car should be fine.
I’m new to driving an automatic bmw series 5 in snowy (and poorly cleaned streets). Already got stuck in deep snow once and had to call for backup helper to push me 😅 would shifting into sport mode + sport mode on the stick have helped me if I were alone? P.S I’m a new driver, my 2nd winter season but 1st with a RWD
When driving in winter conditions using sport mode will not improve the cars ability to drive, it anything it was make it more difficult. I would recommend winter tires and snow chains.
Is it normal when I change the gear from N to Drive or from N to Reverse the car has a a little jump-shake front or behind??
That is generally caused by the driveshaft engaging, if you feel concerned about it take it to the dealer for inspection.
My BMW steptronic gear box doesn't change gears normally , causing my engine revs to go up , what could be the cause of the problem?
Either you are in Manual mode, sport transmission, or your transmission is not shifting correctly and needs to visit the dealer. You can tell what transmission mode you are in by looking in the lower center dash.
Is it ok for the transmission to be going through all of those adjustments and transitions while driving?
I always assumed you had to be in park to adjust.
Yes, there are built in safety parameters to prevent damage.
Thank you sir
Do you have to stay still with the foot on the break when you switch into DS or you can switch it from D to DS whenever you want?
Whenever you want
How to disable start/stop permanently? I had to disable it everytime i step into the car.
Unfortunately that feature is not available as far as I am aware.
Very helpful ...very clear explanation...👍
So what you called Manual mode is just shifting gears in Sport Automatic mode?
Basically
so let's say I am in manual sport mode in 5th gear. Then if I have to stop the car, do I need to shift forward 4 times to change to first gear to start moving back again? Or if I forget to do that, will it stall the engine?
You don't have to downshift everytime, the car will do it automatically to prevent stalling.
so is it ok to change to Steptronic Transmission while the car is moving then? I always stop the car first before I do that coz I wasn't sure if that would damage something in the car.
The car has fail safes built in so you can't really damage anything but to be safe just stay out of the redline rpms.
Do you need to stepping on the brake or accelerator when manually shifting up? And same when you're shifting down to come to a stop, say at the lights? Or can you just shift up and down as you please, regardless if moving or coming to a stop? Thanks!
You can shift up and down as you need.
@@brandonbelanger_Officialu mentioned to check rpm. What rpm level we should change from one gear to another gear ( for example 1st to 2nd or 4th to 5th). Any recommendation for downhill, what gear should i choose (septronic manual transmission )
Do you have to let go of the accelerator when shifting in manual mode?
No you don't have to.
@@brandonbelanger_Official Thank you, and another question: do I have to shift down to 1st gear when slowing down to a stop? If I don't shift down manually, the system goes to 2nd but not 1st. What would you recommend?
It seems a bit too easy to go from Manuel to Drive. Do you sometimes accidentally switch to Drive instead of shifting gears in manual mode? How likely is it to happen?
It has happened once or twice but you have to be pushing sideways to move it over, you're supposed to push forward and back so as long as you keep that motion you should be fine.
@@brandonbelanger_Official Ah OK, it did happen to you. Of course I'm supposed to push forward and back but the right hand goes towards the shifter blindly and quickly.
How about downshifting like lets say your “racing” someone lol and you wanna slow down can you just switch it back to drive then brake?
You can use the brake to stop in any mode or transmission setting. The brakes don't stop working if you use a different mode, that would cause crashes.
This is a Good way how to damage the transmission?
No, there are built in fail safes to prevent damage.
how would you put thr car back into automatic for paddle shifting as mines is stuck in manual mode when i paddle shift despite the gear not being in sport
Try clicking the paddles all the way through the gears (so up through 8) and that might put it back into auto. If not then go into park quickly (while stopped) and then back to drive and that should reset it.
How you active the park, should I press the activate park button while the car stop but it’s on drive mode.?
As long as you are stopped it doesn't matter what mode you are in just press the "P" and the car will go into park.
Great lesson 👍
Hi thank you for the tutorial, l have a question so in manual mode l don’t have to be realising the eccelarator to change gears up or down?
That is correct you don't have to let off the gas.
@@brandonbelanger_Official thank you so much Brendon, last question is about the tear and wear if l use it like daily drive or regularly in manual mode are there any dangers to the transmission?
As long as you're not flooring it and going over 4-5K rpm everyday you should be fine.
@@brandonbelanger_Official thank you so much Brandon
Extremely helpful!
Sir i have a question for example if I’m driving and i need to shift in M/S so do i need still press the brake?
No, while you are driving you do not need to hit the brakes to shift, only time the brakes are needed is during start up, moving from Park to any gear for from Neutral to any gear and obviously to stop.
@@brandonbelanger_Official Okay and a last question example if i want to go from N to Park so i also dont need press the brake?
No, as long as the car is not moving you can go to Park from any gear without pressing the brake, just need to press the P button.
Do you need to lift your foot off the accelerator to change the gear?
No
So once you''re in say sport manual do you need to stay there or will automatic override it if you forget or RPMs get too high or low - does that make sense?
I think it shifts automatically if you forget..
When switching to automatic sport mode, do I need to release the gas petal?
No
Gracias en realidad me ayudo
Encantado de que pudieras usarlo.
Do I have to get off the throttle when shifting manually?
No
Question, so if I put on Eco Mode and on Sport (M/S) it will consume less fuel than putting on Sport Mode and on Sport (M/S)?
Also, what will be the difference?
What year and model is this bmw?
2013 328i
I have the Steptronic trans on my 2008 535i does automatic sport mode work on there as well and manual sport mode or is it just manual sport mode M/S?
On the 08' it will probably just be the M/S.
Thanks helped. Is launch control possible without sport+ mode
If the car does not have sport+ or M-sport transmission ( will show up as S1,2,3 etc instead of DS) then launch control is not possible. However you can just brake boost launch the car and the performance is similar.
What is launch control? Likewise what is a brake boost launch?
Launch control is a special mode that most sports cars have today and what it does is launch the vehicle from the best RPM for the quickest acceleration. Most times to activate you select the feature put your foot on the brake and floor the gas at the same time and wait for it to say ready then let off the brake and go.
Brake boost is basically the same thing, the only difference is the vehicle doesn't do it for you, you have to create it yourself. Most times just hold the brake and press the gas down to the point right before your tires start spinning (creating a burnout), Then go.
I used to have a bmw but now I have a mini. Should be lifting my foot off the accelrator whilst shifting up or down. Or should I powershift.
If your mini is a automatic you don't have to let off the gas to shift, in auto cars when shifting manually when you let off the gas in between gears it actually slows you down more than it helps most times.
@@brandonbelanger_Official yes that’s exactly how I felt that’s why I asked and if it was safe because people say powershifting is bad for the car but I have a mini and it’s a auto. Thanks so much bro.
Hi how can you shift in to neutral when in manual ?, cause theres so many hills in my place , just to save fuel lol
You would have to slide the shifter back to drive then neutral to do what you are seeking, there is not a direct path. However these cars are very fuel efficient and are designed to sit in gear for extended periods of time. They have a sort of built in neutral when you sit in gear for a while, that's why there is sometime a small lag when you hit the gas. I would just leave it in gear since it is not a direct path and you will spend more messing with the shifter then needed.
M
Is manual mode still automatic driving?
No, you'll have to shift since your in "manual mode".
Around how much rpm should i upshift the gear?
Normal driving 2000-3500 rpm, fun driving anything under redline. Or just use the automatic if you are worried.
Hi
So quick question.
It has a sport mode, which is the button on top of the eco mode. Then it still has a more aggressive sport mode (press the sport mode button and then shift the gear to the left)
Is this correct ?
I always thought shifting it to the left and clicking sport was the same function.
Oh yes, worth mentioning that I have a 120d 2012
The sport mode button makes the suspension, engine and shift points more aggressive, when you shift the gear to the left it makes the transmission more aggressive by shifting later and shifting faster. The button changes things in the whole car while the gear leveler changes only the transmission settings. When combined the most aggressive setting is achieved.
@@brandonbelanger_Official oh my goodness
Thanks sooo much man. This just blew my mind.
I had no idea at all about this
As mentioned, mines a 2012 F20 120d, you rate mine features these functions u speak of ?
On older BMWs you don't have eco pro, comfort, sport and sport+. You could change between sport and drive(which is kinda like comfort mode) but everything was controlled by the steptronic shifter knob but on newer cars its separated.
@@edonshatri6446 gotcha,appreciate the feedback
I drive a manual and I am used to using a lot of engine braking rather than the brake pedal. Is it fine to do this when in M/S mode? or can this cause higher wear?
If you do this all the time it will caused higher wear more quickly, its best to use the brakes when you can.
@@brandonbelanger_Official why would this cause more wear? And to what exactly?
what year and model is this?
2013 328i
Good video! Does any damage happen if you switch by mistake to R while driving? Cheers
We did it by accident one time and nothing happened. There is a fail safe to prevent damage.
@@brandonbelanger_Official ok, thank you
@@brandonbelanger_Official Thank you! Does this car have an auto hold? If yes how do you activate it?
@@David-hh2fs most modern bmws (can’t speak for older ones as i haven’t sat in many) have a button on the center console that reads AUTO H and pressing this button will have the car engage the parking brake when you come to a complete stop so that you can take your foot off the brake. when you press the gas again the parking brake will be disengaged
🎁🎁👍👍
Can you see over steering wheel lol
Sometimes
Very dangerous to some
Too much talking, man.
Could be much easier to explain if you would have paddle shifters