BMW 2 GRAN COUPE Series Manual page 40

CONTROLS
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
NOTICE
Repeated attempts to start the engine or re-
peated starting of the vehicle in rapid suc-
cession can cause the starter to overheat.
This also results in unburned or inadequately
burned fuel, and can cause the catalytic con-
verter to overheat. There is a risk of damage
to property. Avoid repeated starting of the
vehicle, particularly repeated starting in rapid
succession.
Turning on the drive-ready state
Principle
Drive-ready state is switched on
via the Start/Stop button.
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Steptronic transmission
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-
gine starts.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the in-
strument cluster illuminate for a varied length
of time.
Gasoline engine
Depending on the motorization, full drive
power and the entire speed range may not be
available for approx. 30 seconds after starting
the engine. In this case, the vehicle will not
accelerate as usual.
Additional information:
▷ Tachometer, refer to page 150.
▷ Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
Power gauge, refer to page 151.
Display in the instrument cluster
The activated drive-ready state is indicated
in the instrument cluster, depending on the
equipment, by the display of information re-
quired for driving or the READY display.
Turning off drive-ready state
Steptronic transmission
1. Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The vehicle
switches into standby state.
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