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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123
But how? What does it change? It must only implement its knowledge of the driver in "D" and "DS" musn't it? Can't change much in Manual mode can it!?
What could it learn? I need to learn it firstly!
Applies for both Standard Auto and Sport Auto.
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BMW auto transmissions have been adapting to driver inputs for many years. Using such titles as Adaptive Transmission Management (ATM).
This is my understanding after looking at many documents on 'Adaptation' to driver type. It doesn't strictly learn your style, but adapts to, and selects the most appropriate programme to suit how you drive. Change to another style and it adapts within a few seconds, if not instantly if you make agressive inputs, like rapid throttle or brake movements. Each generation obviously gets more advanced features, what the 8-speed has over the 6-speed I've yet to read, but the 6-speed adaptive features are well documented.
For the 6-speed autos, the driver-type adaptation is restarted each time the vehicle pulls away from a standstill. So nothing in memory.
HighlandPete