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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Vanity mirror lamp
Pull the sunvisor downward and you can turn the vanity mirror lamp ON or OFF
by pushing the button.
• : To turn the lamp ON. • O : To turn the lamp OFF.
CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charg ...
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the
variance has been properly set, you may wish to manually
recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the
compass:
1. Start the engine. L ...
Location
The vehicle is equipped with a tire sealing system that enables you to temporarily
seal a hole in the tread surface and re-inflate a flat tire, or to adjust a tire’s
inflation pressure.
The s ...
