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:
Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on:
If equipped, the following lights c ...
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming.
XM Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contig ...
When “CHECK DISC” is displayed
Press the eject button to unload the discs. Check that the disc is not damaged
or scratched, and also check that the disc is inserted correctly. This message may
appear when using some CD-RW discs ...
