BMW iX 2024 Owner's Handbook Manual page 134

CONTROLS
Drive-ready state in detail
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and
roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi-
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷ Apply the parking brake.
▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb
on uphill or downhill gradient.
▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on uphill
or downhill gradient, for example with a
chock.
Switching on drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Press the brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
An acoustic signal sounds. Drive-ready state is
switched on.
Display in the instrument cluster
The READY indicator shows
that the vehicle is ready to drive.
Starting to drive
Operating requirements
Driving is possible if the following conditions
are met:
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▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.
▷ The driver's door is closed.
▷ Charging cable is disconnected.
Driving
1. Press the brake.
2. Switch on drive-ready state.
3. Engage selector lever position D, B or R.
4. Drive away by applying the accelerator
pedal.
Charge state with widely fluctuating
temperatures
If there are significant temperature fluctuations
and the charge level of the high-voltage bat-
tery is low, it might no longer be possible to
start the vehicle for the next trip. Recharge the
vehicle in good time if the charge state is low.
Selector lever positions
Display
The engaged selector lever position is shown
in the instrument cluster and on the selector
lever.
D drive position
Selector lever position for all normal driving.
When the brake pedal is released, the vehicle
drives off slowly.
R reverse gear
Only engage selector lever position R when the
vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
In selector lever position N, the vehicle can be
pushed or can roll without drivetrain, for exam-
ple in car washes.
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