Switching Off Engine - BMW 525i Owner's Manual

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transmission and automatic
transmission
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. Here, it is sufficient
to turn the ignition key only briefly to posi-
tion 3 'Start engine' and to let go of it right
away. The system responds by automati-
cally engaging the starter for a certain
period and allowing it to run until the engine
starts, after which it then disengages auto-
matically.
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transmission
1. Press the brake pedal
2. Engage selector-lever position N
3. Start the engine.
If the engine does not start, engage
the last gear selected, refer to Instru-
ment cluster display, and engage selector-
lever position N.<
Automatic transmission
1. Press the brake pedal
2. Engage selector-lever 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
steering wheel lock would engage while
steering.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the igni-
tion key and lock the steering.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply
the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle
could roll away.<
Manual transmission
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0
2. Engage first or reverse gear.
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2.
Automatic transmission
1.
2.
Handbrake
The handbrake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
applied.
Applying
The lever locks into place automatically;
the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up as of ignition key position 1.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and
lower the lever.
brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not
pull it too strongly. In doing so, continu-
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Engage a drive position
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
A signal sounds if the idle position is
engaged on stopping the engine.
Engage selector-lever position P
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
The indicator lamp lights up, and an
acoustic signal also sounds when
starting off. The handbrake is
Indicator lamp for Canadian mod-
els.
If exceptional circumstances should
make it necessary to apply the hand-