Driving
Start/Stop button
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
The concept
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake is
depressed when you press the
Start/Stop button.
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐
matically.
Radio ready state
Ignition on
This state can only be reached by pressing the
Start/Stop button briefly to switch off the engine
while it is running.
Press the Start/Stop button and do not depress
the brake at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷
▷
After approx. 8 minutes.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
The ignition switches off automatically:
▷
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
Starting the engine
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
General information
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of the exhaust
fumes may lead to unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
▷
If the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened.
Ignition off
Unattended vehicle
Press the Start/Stop button again and do not
depress the brake at the same time.
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to roll.◀
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Frequent starting in close succession
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 550i, BMW F07, BMW Gran Turismo |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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