BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Manual page 132

CONTROLS
The engine is started during an automatic engine
stop.
Via button
Press the button.
Display
▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐
tivated.
Switching off the vehicle during
an automatic engine stop
General information
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can
be switched off permanently, for instance when
leaving it.
Manual transmission
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
M Steptronic Sport transmission
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
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▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
2. Set the parking brake.
Automatic deactivation
General information
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,
for instance if no driver is detected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches
off the engine automatically. A Check Control
message is displayed. It is possible to continue
driving. Have the system checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
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: