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:
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the sport program
Activating the sport program
Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission
position D.
The Sport program is activated and DS is displayed
in the instrum ...
High-performance lightweight brake system
The dynamic performance of the sports sedan calls for a larger brake system,
and the new BMW 3-Series thus uses lightweight sliding-calliper brakes with
large vented discs. The aluminium front cal ...
After the ignition is switched off
The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 minute,
as long as no door has been opened. ...