Locking
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off with the
selector lever in position P, refer to page 52.
To switch the engine off with the selector lever
in position N, insert the remote control in the ig‐
nition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
transmission into a car wash
Press on the surface, arrow 2.
1.
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
This corresponds to pressing the
ton.
but‐
2.
3.
4.
Depress the brake pedal.
Move the selector lever to position N.
Switch the engine off.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Window and convertible top operation
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local
radio waves such as from mobile phones.
With the ignition in the radio ready state or be‐
yond, the windows and the convertible top can
be opened and closed when a remote control is
located inside the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. This
corresponds to pressing the
button.
Warning lamps
If a remote control accidentally left in the trunk
is detected in the locked vehicle, then the trunk
lid opens again. The hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal* sounds.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is
malfunctioning. Take the remote control with
you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If nec‐
essary, insert another remote control into the
ignition switch.
Switching on the radio ready state
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on the
radio ready state, refer to page 50.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 50.
After the engine is switched off, the engine can
only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E89, BMW sDrive34i, BMW Z4, BMW Z4 sDrive, BMW Z4 sDrive30i |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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