BMW X5: Start/Stop button
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or
off.
Drive readiness is switched on
when you depress the brake
pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
the drive-ready state back off and standby state
is switched back on.
Additional information:
- Drive-ready state
- Standby state
Driving away
1. Turn on drive readiness.
2. Apply gear position.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Drive away.
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Principle
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
Drive-ready state remains switched on. The
Principle
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 informati
Principle
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
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OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system is without refrigerant.
Always check the oil level each time a new system is filled with Freon R12
When performing cylinder leakage tests, the following tips might be helpful:
Remove all spark plugs to allow easier rotation of the engine. (If this test is
done after a compression test, the
plugs should already be out).
Perform the leakage test on all cylinders, not just the problem
cylinder.