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:
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive. ...
At a glance
1 Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Oil temperature
6 External temperature
7 Electronic displays
8 Miles, trip miles
9 Clock
10 Display/reset miles ...
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