The concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.
Automatic transmission: the engine starts if the brake is depressed when the Start/Stop button is pressed.
Manual transmission: the engine starts if the clutch is depressed when the Start/Stop button is pressed.
See also:
CD/Multimedia
CD/DVD drive
Music collection
External devices
Tone
Telephone
Office
Contacts
BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive
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Automatic mode
The automatic engine start/stop function is operational
after each engine start.
The function is activated above a certain speed.
▷ Manual transmission: above 3 mph, approx.
5 km/h.
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Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
After approx. 33 ft/10 m when driving forward.
Above approx. 9 mph/15 km/h when driving
forward.
Switch on the system again if necessary. ...
