BMW X5 xDrive45e PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owner's Manual page 45

accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians
and other road users might pay less attention
to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style
to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traffic
closely and actively intervene where appro-
priate.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
Operating condition of the vehicle
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There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the
instrument cluster illuminate for a varied
length of time depending on the duration
of the system check.
Depending on the prerequisite, the electric
drive-ready state or a combustion engine start
is possible.
Electric drive-ready state
General information
The vehicle is ready for driving without starting
the combustion engine.
Functional requirements
Electric drive-ready state is possible, if the pre-
requisites for electric driving are fulfilled.
Additional information:
BMW eDRIVE, refer to page 146.
Display in the instrument cluster
When the drive-ready state
is switched on, READY is dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
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