Driving
Start/Stop button
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
The concept
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐
matically.
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
Radio ready state
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
The radio ready state is activated by pressing
the Start/Stop button in the following situations:
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▷
When the engine is running.
Ignition on
When the engine is switched off automati‐
cally using the automatic engine start-stop
function and the brake is not applied.
Press the Start/Stop button and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
All vehicle systems are 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:
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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:
Starting the engine
▷
During locking when the low beams are
switched on.
General information
▷
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Ignition off
Press the Start/Stop button again and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Unattended vehicle
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmission
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from
moving.◀
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
Frequent starting in quick succession
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| Categories | BMW 7-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW Active Hybrid, BMW F01, BMW F02, BMW F03, BMW F04 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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