BMW XM Owner's Manual page 44

CONTROLS
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is
insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-
trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain
pollutants which are colorless and odorless.
In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians
and other road users might pay less attention
to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style
to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traffic
closely and actively intervene where appro-
priate.
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.
44
Operating condition of the vehicle
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A8A608 - VI/23
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the
instrument cluster illuminate for a varied
length of time depending on the duration
of the system check.
Depending on the prerequisite, the electric
drive-ready state or a combustion engine start
is possible.
Electric drive-ready state
General information
The vehicle is ready for driving without starting
the combustion engine.
Functional requirements
Electric drive-ready state is possible, if the pre-
requisites for electric driving are fulfilled.
Additional information:
BMW eDRIVE, refer to page 115.