BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 130

CONTROLS
Engine stop
Functional requirements
The engine is switched off automatically when
stopping under the following conditions:
▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi-
tion D.
▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is
held by Automatic Hold.
▷ The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-
er's door is closed.
Manual engine stop
If the engine was not switched off automati-
cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can
be switched off manually:
▷ Depress the brake pedal forcefully again
from the current pedal position.
▷ Engage selector lever position P.
When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,
the engine switches off.
Air conditioning system when the
engine is switched off
The air flow from the air conditioning system is
reduced when the engine is switched off.
Display in the instrument cluster
The display in the instrument
cluster indicates that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready for
an automatic engine start.
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷ In case of a steep downhill grade.
▷ The brake pedal was not pressed hard
enough.
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▷ When the ambient temperature is high and
automatic climate control is switched on.
▷ The vehicle interior has not yet been
heated or cooled as desired.
▷ When window condensation is possible and
automatic climate control is switched on.
▷ Engine or other parts are not at operating
temperature.
▷ Engine cooling is required.
▷ Without Mild Hybrid technology: The
wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering
wheel is being turned.
▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
▷ At higher elevations.
▷ Hood is unlocked.
▷ Hill Descent Control is activated.
▷ The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti-
vated.
▷ For stop-and-go traffic.
▷ Selector lever in position N, S, or R.
▷ Selector lever position is in S, L, or R.
▷ After driving in reverse.
Starting the engine
Functional requirements
The engine starts automatically under the fol-
lowing preconditions:
▷ By releasing the brake pedal.
▷ When Automatic Hold is activated: step on
the accelerator pedal.
Driving off
Accelerating as usual after starting the engine.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met: