2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 62
2008 BMW M5 Manual
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Driving 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. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always engage transmission position N or P and set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, drive off at a moderate engine speed. The engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.< 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.< Switching off engine When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; otherwise, the vehicle could roll.< 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, refer to page 59. 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. Engage transmission position N. 4. Release the parking brake or deactivate Automatic Hold. 5. Switch off the engine. Transmission position P will be engaged: > automatically after approx. 30 minutes > if you remove the remote control from the ignition lock Parking brake Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle, refer to page 36. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The system responds by automatically engaging the starter for a certain period and automatically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts. The concept Your BMW is equipped with an electromechanical parking brake. The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked. You can use the parking brake in two ways: > manually, by pulling and pushing the button > automatically, by activating Automatic Hold, refer to page 61 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG