Switching on automatically

With the engine running or the ignition switched on, shift the selector lever into position R.

    See also:

    Tire identification marks
    Tire size 255/50 R 19 103 Y 255: nominal width in mm 50: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code 19: rim diameter in inches 103: load rating, not for ZR tires Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR ...

    Charging the battery
    In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the terminals, in the engine compartment with the engine off. ...

    Jump-starting
    If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another ...