BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 125

Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Principle
The engine is not automatically switched off.
The engine is started during an automatic en-
gine stop.
Via button
Press the button.
Steptronic transmission: via selector
lever position
The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti-
vated in selector lever position M/S.
Via the Driving Experience Control
The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti-
vated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving
Experience Control.
Display
▷ LED is illuminated: Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
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Driving
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
General information
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
Manual transmission
1. Press the Start/Stop button.
▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
Steptronic transmission
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
General information
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. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the vehicle checked by
an authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
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