Switching off the engine

BMW X5 / BMW X5 Owners Manual / Controls / Driving / Engine stop / Switching off the engine

Procedure

1. Engage transmission position P with the vehicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Set the parking brake.

4. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock

Before driving into a car wash

The vehicle is able to roll when the following steps are adhered to:

1. With Comfort Access: insert the remote control in the ignition lock.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Engage transmission position N.

4. Release the parking brake or deactivate Automatic Hold.

5. Switch the engine off.

Transmission position P will be engaged:

▷ Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.
▷ If you remove the remote control from the ignition lock.

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