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:
Tire identification marks
Tire size
255/50 R 19 103 Y
255: nominal width in mm
50: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
19: rim diameter in inches
103: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR ...
Services offered
▷ Emergency Request: when you press the
SOS button, a connection to the BMW Assist
Response Center is established. The
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks
with you and takes further s ...
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
▷ Music files on external devices such as audio
devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.
Use of a mobile phone as an audio source.
▷ Bluetooth® is a re ...
