BMW 3: Start/Stop button
BMW 3 Series G20 (2018-2025) Owners Manual / Driving / Start/Stop button
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Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or
off.
Steptronic transmission: the drive-ready state is switched on when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches drive-ready state back off and standby state is switched back on.
Driving away
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Apply drive mode.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Drive away.
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Auto Start/Stop function
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The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
Driving Dynamics Control
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The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.
The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
General information
Parking brake
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The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of a
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The air flow directions can be individually adjusted.
Adjusting the ventilation
General information
The air flow directions can be adjusted for direct
or indirect ventilation.
Open the vents and position them to ensure effective
climate control.
Direct ventilation
The air flow is directed t
Auto Start/Stop function
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The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
The engine starts automatically for driving off.
General information
After each engine start using
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