BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 144

CONTROLS
Display
▷ LED illuminates: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
▷ The LED is extinguished: Auto Start Stop
function is activated.
Parking the vehicle during
automatic engine stop
General
With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be
parked safely, for example in order to leave it.
Steptronic transmission
1. Press the start/stop button.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged.
2. Apply the parking brake.
Manual gearbox
1. Press the start/stop button.
▷ When drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Automatic deactivation
General
In certain situations the Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,
for example if the absence of the driver is detec‐
ted.
Malfunction
The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts
down the engine automatically. A Check Control
message is shown. It is possible to keep driving.
Have the system checked by a Service Partner
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Driving
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Driving Experience Control
Principle
The Driving Experience Control influences the
driving dynamics characteristics of the vehicle.
The vehicle can be adapted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
General
The following systems are influenced, for exam‐
ple:
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Overview
Displays in the instrument
cluster
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Engine characteristics.
Steptronic transmission.
Adaptive M suspension.
Steering.
Display in the instrument cluster.
Cruise Control.
The selected drive mode is
shown in the instrument cluster.