Manual Transmission - BMW 2010 Z4 Owner's Manual

Starting the engine
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 set the parking
brake to prevent the car from
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.<
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Manual transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer
to page 34.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift to neutral
position.
3. Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
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Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer
to page 34.
1.
2.
3.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
7-gear sport automatic transmission
moving.<
with dual clutch
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer
to page 34.
1.
2.
The engine starts, regardless of the current
selector lever position.
Depress the brake.
Move the selector lever to position P.
Press the start/stop button.
Depress the brake.
Press the start/stop button.
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