Starting The Engine; Switching Off Engine - BMW 2009 M5 Owner's Manual

Radio readiness and ignition switched
off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-
ment cluster go out.

Starting the engine

Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
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ning, shift into neutral
lever into position N and firmly apply the hand-
brake, otherwise the vehicle can begin to
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.<
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
speed.
Manual transmission*
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort
access in vehicle, refer to page 38.
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
idling position.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
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or move the selector
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Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort
access in vehicle, refer to page 38.
1. Firmly apply the handbrake.
2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Place selector lever in position N.
4. Press the Start/Stop button.
If the engine does not start, shift back to
the last selector lever position selected,
refer to the instrument cluster display or the
selector lever. Then select position N.
You cannot start off with the hood open.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system
has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys-
tem design.<
After every engine start, the Sequential mode is
activated in Drivelogic driving program 3 when
the selector lever is pushed to the right into
drive position Β and the brake pedal is pressed.

Switching off engine

When leaving the vehicle, always take the
remote control with you.
When parking, firmly apply the handbrake, as
otherwise the vehicle could
Manual transmission*
1. Press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Firmly apply the handbrake.
4. Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 57.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1. Firmly apply the handbrake.
2. Shift into a driving position.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
If N is engaged when switching off the
engine, this will be pointed out to you opti-
cally and acoustically.
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