BMW 3: Start/Stop button
Concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or
off.
Steptronic transmission: the
drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake pedal while pressing
the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
drive-ready state back off and standby state is switched back on.
Driving away
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Apply drive mode.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Drive away.
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Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
Concept
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 information
Concept
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 a
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General information
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information about the battery can be requested
from a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can
damage vehicle systems and impair veh
System activated/deactivated
Gray: the system is not
available.
White: the system is available but not
activated.
System is activated.
Parking space search is active.
The parking procedure is
active.
Steering control has been taken over
by system.
Parking space search and system
status