2007 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 59

Driving Ignition lock current-consuming devices in order to minimize the drain on the battery.< All of the indicator lamps on the Info Display go out. Only the selector lever indicator of the automatic transmission is still briefly displayed. Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Radio ready state is switched on. Individual electrical devices are ready for use. Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several times switches the radio ready state or the ignition on and off. Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed starts the engine.< Avoid frequent starts in rapid succession or repeated starting attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is either left unspent or is insufficiently burned and there is a risk of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Radio ready state Mobility Reference Individual electrical devices are ready for use. The time and outside temperature appear on the Info Display. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Briefly press the Start/Stop button. When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Ignition switched on All vehicle systems are ready for operation. When the engine is not running, please switch off the ignition and nonessential 57 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 316 - © 02/07 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Start/Stop button Do not run the engine in closed rooms; otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always move the selector lever into position P and engage the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< Driving tips Starting engine Controls Ignition off At a glance