BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 41

Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
NOTICE
Repeated attempts to start the vehicle or re‐
peated starting of the vehicle in rapid succes‐
sion can cause the starter to overheat. This
also results in unburned or inadequately burned
fuel, and can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Avoid repeated
starting of the vehicle, particularly repeated
starting in rapid succession.
Switching on drive-ready state
Concept
Drive-ready state is switched on
via the Start/Stop button.
Manual transmission
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neutral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Operating state of the vehicle
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The ignition is activated automatically for a brief
time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.
M Steptronic Sport transmission
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a brief
time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.
Gasoline engine
Depending on the motorization, the full drive
power may not be available for approximately
30 seconds after starting the engine. In this case,
the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.
Display in the instrument cluster
The lettering READY in the in the
instrument cluster indicates that
the drive-ready state is switched
on.
Switching off drive-ready state
Manual transmission
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The vehicle
switches into standby state.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
M Steptronic Sport transmission
1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
CONTROLS
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