BMW 2011 328i Sedan Manual De Propietario
Driving
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Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas;
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause loss of consciousness and
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle
with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi-
cle represents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, always shift into neutral or selector
position P and apply the parking brake force-
fully to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle
with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi-
cle represents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, always shift into neutral or selector
position P and apply the parking brake force-
fully to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in
sion as well as repeated start attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Manual transmission
.
1.
Depress the brake.
2.
Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
tion.
tion.
3.
Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page
.
1.
Depress the brake.
2.
Move the selector lever to position P.
3.
Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Diesel engine
When the engine is cold and temperatures are
below approx. 32
below approx. 32
7/06, the starting process
may take a little more time due to automatic
preheating. The preheating indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on; at the same
time a message appears on the Control Display.
preheating. The preheating indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on; at the same
time a message appears on the Control Display.
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.
when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force-
fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.
fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.
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Manual transmission
1.
With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
stop button.
2.
Shift into first gear or reverse.
3.
Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4.
Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page
tion lock, refer to page
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