2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 64

Driving Radio readiness and ignition switched off All indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster go out. 3. Press the Start/Stop button. Automatic and sport automatic transmission* Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle, refer to page 38. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. Starting engine 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. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, select the idling position, or shift the transmission into position P and firmly apply the handbrake, otherwise the vehicle can begin to roll.< Avoid frequent starting in quick succession or repeated starting attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine speed. Switching off engine When leaving the vehicle, always take the remote control with you. When parking, firmly apply the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll.< Manual transmission 1. Press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle stopped. 2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Firmly apply the handbrake. 4. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 61. Automatic and sport automatic transmission* 1. Shift transmission into position P with the vehicle stopped. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Firmly apply the handbrake. 4. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 61. Before driving into a car wash The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps: 1. With comfort access: insert the remote control into the ignition lock. 2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Shift into transmission position N. 4. Switch off the engine. Transmission position P will be engaged: > automatically after approx. 30 minutes Manual transmission Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle, refer to page 38. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into idling position. 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG