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 ...
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CD player operation
NOTE
● Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up. If a disc is inserted
with the label side down, the player displays “CHECK DISC”. Refer to “When the following
message ...
Switch operation
The windshield wiper and washer switch operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1 Intermittent — interm ...
Tilt/telescopic steering
WARNING:
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
CAUTION:
Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer to you than is necessar ...
