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how to use a steptronic in a 1997 bmw 3 series?

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there are 3 modes ; s, e and m s stands for sport and m for manual right? so does e stand for economical? how would i use the m? the gearbox allignment is park reverse neutral drive 3 2 1 there arent any levers or anything behind the steering wheel.

  • Steptronic?? i didn't think they used steptronic boxes on the 1997 E36 models........ Yes, you are right, S is sport which means you car will stay in gear until it reaches the higher REV range. E is economy, the car will change gear lower down in the REV range. The 3-2-1 if for when you are going up steep hills and... Read More
  • You DO NOT have a Steptronic gearbox. M (manual) mode simply means you can select and hold the gears on 1, 2 or 3.
  • you mean the part with 321? well 3 is for 10% uphill 2 is for any uphill road with more than 10% but less than 40% 1 is for mountain roads

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