A or M....that is the question..

[nmwaldron]

well, at least..my question...

my 95 525i didnt come with a manual and I'm still trying to figure out what the A/M switch does next to the automatic shifter...push up for A...down for M...changes the letter on the dash LED from E to M....I've searched it but can find anything. Help? :)
Thanks in advance

Nathan

[bmw540]

The 'A' is for adaptive where is changes the shift points to match you driving habit in general terms.

For example try putting your foot all the down at 40 and then take your foot off and you should find it holds the gear, great for performance driving.

The 'S' is for sports mode. I have not had the need to use it. It is used the hold the shift gear point higher.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

E for economy (shifts regular)

M manual (told my Wife to never use this because she drives like an escapee and don't want her to fry something from not shifting at the right speed)

[saj3n]

this may be of some help... http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=24474&highlight=shifting+automatic

[nmwaldron]

Thanks for the help....I dont have an 'S' mode...just the 'E' and the 'M'..unless there's some other way to get into it.

Thanks again

Nathan

[HDhandyman]

Thanks for the help....I dont have an 'S' mode...just the 'E' and the 'M'..unless there's some other way to get into it.

Thanks again

Nathan


You don't have to search, just read your "manual".---Pun intended.

[nmwaldron]

You don't have to search, just read your "manual".---Pun intended.
dont have one, like I said..it didnt come with one when i purchased it.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

does something like that

[PeterInSTL]

If you put in third you will see the "S" on the Dash Sport Mode.

[angrypancake]

Nat1?

[angrypancake]

why choose A or M? Go A2M.

sorry, I had to. :)

[nmwaldron]

Nat1?
Nat1 one is my licence plate...my name is Nathan...and although "Nate" is the common nickname for that in the US, I grew up in England where my nickname was 'Nat"..kind of an homage to the 'old days' :)

[RobPatt]

....now...


<<from a stop>>

shift into gear position "3"..... push the button to "M"....

Now see how the car drives off beginning in 3rd? "M" put it into whatever gear you choose, and leaves it there regardless of speed...

I've never driven in ice/snow, but idea is reduce slipping of wheels caused by starting off in 1st gear, 2nd gear, etc....

[nmwaldron]

....now...


<<from a stop>>

shift into gear position "3"..... push the button to "M"....

Now see how the car drives off beginning in 3rd? "M" put it into whatever gear you choose, and leaves it there regardless of speed...

I've never driven in ice/snow, but idea is reduce slipping of wheels caused by starting off in 1st gear, 2nd gear, etc....

So basically, it has a dual transmission?

[angrypancake]

it can be manipulated in times of need. not necessarily dual...


and I as well am Nat. cheers!

[nmwaldron]

cheers indeed! As soon as I get my car cleaned up, I'll have a pic