Starting the engine

Starting the engine
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are below approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may be delayed somewhat due to automatic preheating.
A message is displayed.
See also:
Engine stop
General information
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot start the engine.◄
Set the parking bra ...
USB audio interface/mobile phoneaudio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
Operation can be performed via iDrive. The
sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
► Con ...
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis
and speed.
> Always speak the commands in the language of the voice activation system.
> When selecting a ...
