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Automatic-Transmission
Starting the engine 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts. ...

Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine running. ...

BMW EfficientDynamics: BMW 5-Series increasing the lead.
BMW EfficientDynamics technologies are featured in appropriate combinations on each model, including features such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering, a gearshift point indicato ...