Starting Engine; Switching Off Engine - BMW SERIE 7 2005 Owner's Manual

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in the Info Display.

Starting engine

Do not run the engine in closed
rooms, as otherwise the inhaling of
toxic exhaust gases can cause uncon-
sciousness 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 repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
select position P on the selector lever and
engage the parking brake before leaving
the vehicle with the engine
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by
leaving it running while the vehicle remains
stationary. Instead, begin to drive immedi-
ately at a moderate engine speed.
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. After pressing the
brake pedal, all you need to do is briefly
press the start/stop button. The system
responds by automatically engaging the
starter and allowing it to run until the engine
starts, after which it then disengages auto-
matically.
If the engine fails to start on the first
attempt, for instance, if it is very hot or cold:
Press the accelerator pedal halfway down
while engaging the starter.
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During a cold start at very low tempera-
tures, below +5 7/–15 6, at high altitudes
over 3,281 ft/1,000 m:
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an excessive number of starting attempts if
the vehicle fails to start; repeated activation
of the starter over an extended period
would allow unburned or only partially
combusted fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, where it can cause overheating and
damage to the
restarted from a speed of approx. 3 mph/
5 km/h by pressing the button. It is not nec-
essary to press the brake

Switching off engine

With the vehicle stationary, briefly press the
start/stop button. This also activates the
radio mode.
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The transmission automatically shifts to
position P: interlock.
order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
This function is useful in automatic car
washes, etc.
Position P is engaged automatically after
approx. 30 minutes or when you remove
the remote control from the ignition lock.
Remember to observe the Check Control
for status
Engage the starter for approx.
10 seconds the first time
Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Refrain from starting the vehicle
repeatedly at brief intervals, and avoid
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If you have accidentally switched off
the engine while driving, it can be
Transmission position N remains
engaged if you keep to the following
With Comfort Access: insert the remote
control into the ignition lock
With the engine running, engage trans-
mission position N
Switch off the engine
Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
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