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SMG Sequential manual

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.

SMG Sequential manual

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 again, refer to

instrument cluster display, and then

engage selector-lever position N.<

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic

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.

SMG Sequential manual

transmission

1. Engage a drive position

2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

A signal sounds if the idle position N is

engaged on stopping the engine.

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic

1. Engage selector-lever position P

2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended to pre-

vent the vehicle from rolling while parked;

it brakes the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up, and an

acoustic signal also sounds when

starting off. The handbrake is

engaged.

Indicator lamp for Canadian mod-

els.

Engaging

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.

If exceptional circumstances should

make it necessary to engage the

handbrake while the vehicle is in motion,

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