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:
Stowing cargo
BMW X5
BMW X5
BMW X6
BMW X6
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the BMW X5 in the opposite buckle.
▷ Heavy cargo: ...
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off. ...
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The images from Top View and PDC are displayed
when the system has been switched on
using iDrive. ...
