Indicator Lamp; Switching Off Engine - BMW 525i Owner's Manual

period and allowing it to run until the engine
starts, after which it then disengages automati-
cally.
SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox*
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Place selector lever in position N.
3. Start the engine.
If the engine does not start, shift back to
the last gear selected, refer to Instrument
cluster display, and then shift into position
Automatic transmission*
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Place selector lever in position P or N.
3. Start the engine.

Switching off engine

Do not remove the ignition key while the
vehicle is rolling, as otherwise the steer-
ing wheel lock will immobilize the steering.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the ignition
key and lock the steering. When parking on a
downhill incline, apply the handbrake, as other-
wise the vehicle could roll
Manual transmission
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox*
1. Engage a driving position.
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
A signal sounds if the transmission is in
Neutral when the engine is switched off.
Automatic transmission*
1. Engage selector lever position P.
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
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Handbrake
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes
the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up, and an
acoustic signal also sounds when start-
ing off. The handbrake is applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and
lower the lever.
If it becomes necessary under special cir-
cumstances to use the handbrake while
driving, it must not be pulled too sharply. In
doing so, continuously press the button of the
handbrake lever. Strong application of the
handbrake can lead to overbraking of the rear
axle and associated 'fishtailing' of the vehicle
rear end.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-
brake is applied.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the hand-
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.<
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