BMW 3 SEDAN 2023 Series Owner's Manual page 124

CONTROLS
The engine is started during an automatic en-
gine stop.
Without mild hybrid technology: via
button
Press the button.
▷ LED is illuminated: Auto Start/Stop
function is deactivated.
▷ LED off: Auto Start/Stop function is ena-
bled.
Without mild hybrid technology: via
iDrive
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Auto Start/Stop"
6. Select the desired setting.
Via selector lever position
The Auto Start/Stop function is also disabled
in selector lever position S.
Via the Driving Experience Control
The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti-
vated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving
Experience Control.
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Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
If the engine stops automatically, the vehicle
can be parked safely, for example to leave it.
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Selector lever position P is engaged au-
tomatically.
2. Set the parking brake.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-
sons, 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. You may con-
tinue driving. Have the vehicle checked by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Steptronic transmission
Principle
The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's
automatic transmission. With shift paddles, it
offers the option of manual shifting if needed.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving your vehicle, secure it against
rolling away, e.g., by applying the parking
brake.