BMW 5 Series: Preventing an automatic engine stop
with automatic transmission
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly, such as at an intersection, the automatic engine stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
▷ Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
forcefully.
▷ Then press the brake pedal with normal
braking force.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following
conditions:
▷ Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.
▷ Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
When Auto ...
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷ LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or st ...
See also:
Climate control functions in detail
Note
is continuously shown on the
display of the
automatic climate control.
Manual air distribution
Press the button repeatedly to
select a
program:
▷ Upper body region.
▷ U ...
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System
Phonebook Usage
Phonebook registration
Phone numbers can be registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook.
1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook”.
3. Prompt: “Selec ...
Engine START/STOP button
Illuminated engine start/stop button
Whenever the front door is opened, the engine start/stop button will illuminate
for your convenience. The light will go off immediately when the engine start/ ...
