BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 124

CONTROLS
Manual engine shutdown
If the engine was not switched off automati-
cally when the vehicle came to a stop, it can be
switched off manually:
▷ Rapidly press the brake pedal from the cur-
rent position.
▷ Engage selector lever in position P.
If all the operating requirements have been
met, the engine is stopped.
Air conditioning when the vehicle is
parked
The amount of air of the air conditioning is
reduced when the engine is not running.
Display in the instrument cluster
The display in the instrument
cluster indicates that the Au-
tomatic Start/Stop function is
ready for automatic engine start.
Functional limitations
The engine is not shut down automatically in
the following situations:
▷ On a steep downhill gradient.
▷ The brake pedal has not been pressed hard
enough.
▷ When the outside temperature is high and
the automatic air conditioning is switched
on.
▷ Interior is not heated or cooled to the de-
sired temperature.
▷ Where there is a risk of condensation when
the automatic air conditioning is switched
on.
▷ Engine or other parts are not at operating
temperature.
▷ Engine cooling is required.
▷ Sharp steering wheel angle or steering op-
eration.
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▷ Vehicle battery charge state very low.
▷ At high altitudes.
▷ The bonnet is unlocked.
▷ Park Assist is activated.
▷ For stop-and-go traffic.
▷ Selector lever position in N, S or R.
▷ After reversing.
▷ When using fuel with high ethanol content.
Engine start
Operating requirements
For driving off, the engine starts automatically
under the following conditions:
▷ By releasing the brake pedal.
▷ With Automatic Hold activated: press the
accelerator pedal.
Driving off
Accelerate as usual after starting the engine.
Safety function
After an automatic shut down, the engine will
not restart automatically if one of the following
conditions is met:
▷ Driver's seat belt unfastened and driver's
door open.
▷ Bonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lights illuminate for various
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started using the Start/
Stop button.
System limits
Even if you do not want to drive off, the en-
gine restarts automatically in the following sit-
uations: