Driving, Start/stop button, Starting the engine – BMW 760Li Sedan 2012 User Manual

Page 65: The ignition on/off

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Driving

Start/Stop button

The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press

the Start/Stop button.

Ignition on

Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:

When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.

Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.

If the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
on.

Ignition off

Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.

Transmission position P with the ignition
off

When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀

When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐
matically.

Radio ready state

Activate radio ready state:

When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.

When the engine is running: press START/
STOP button.

Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:

After approx. 8 minutes.

When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.

Starting the engine

General information

Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed

areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the

engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.

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