2010 BMW 3-Series Owners Manual iDrive

Radio readiness and ignition off
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 33.
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas;
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause loss of consciousness and
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle
with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi-
cle represents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in neutral or move the
selector lever to position P and forcefully apply
the parking brake to prevent the car from mov-
ing.<
1.
2.
3.
Depress the brake.
Move the selector lever to position P.
Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force-
fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.<
Manual transmission
1.
With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
2.
3.
4.
Shift into first gear or reverse.
Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 55.
Automatic transmission
1.
With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2.
3.
4.
Press the start/stop button.
Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 55.
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 33.
Parking brake
1.
2.
Depress the brake.
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.
Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
tion.
3.
Press the start/stop button.
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