BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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Driving
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The ignition switches off automatically
*
 if the 
driver's door is opened. Pressing the start/stop 
button again switches the ignition back on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in 
the following situations:
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the brakes are actuated
>
the low beams are switched on
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, 
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust 
gases can cause unconsciousness and death. 
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, 
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a 
potential safety hazard. 
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always 
engage transmission position N or P and set the 
parking brake before leaving the vehicle with 
the engine running.
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Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it 
running while the vehicle remains stationary. 
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine 
speed.
The engine starts when you depress the 
brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop 
button.
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Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in 
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the 
fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and 
there is a danger of overheating and damaging 
the catalytic converter.
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Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort 
access in vehicle, refer to page
.
1.
Depress brake pedal.
2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The system responds by automatically engag-
ing the starter for a certain period and automat-
ically disengaging it as soon as the engine 
starts.
Diesel engine
When the engine is cold and outside tempera-
tures are below approx. 32
7/06, the starting 
process may be briefly delayed by an automatic 
preglow phase. The preglow indicator lamp 
lights up in the instrument panel and a message 
appears on the Control Display.
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take 
along the remote control. 
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth-
erwise, the vehicle could roll.
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Procedure
1.
Engage transmission position P with the 
vehicle stationary.
2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
3.
Set the parking brake.
4.
Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to 
the following steps:
1.
With comfort access
*
: insert the remote 
control into the ignition lock.
2.
Depress brake pedal.
3.
Engage transmission position N.
4.
Release the parking brake or deactivate 
Automatic Hold.
5.
Switch off the engine.
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