BMW 3: Start/Stop button
Concept
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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Concept
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.
Concept
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
Concept
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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Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes i
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
With the four side ultrasound sensors, arrows,
and the ultrasound sensors in the bumpers, the
parking spaces are measured and the distances
to obstacles determined.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality