BMW 2009 328i xDrive Sports Wagon Manuale Proprietario

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Driving
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place the transmission in neutral or engage 
selector lever position P and forcefully apply the 
parking brake to prevent the car from moving.
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Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
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.
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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.
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-
venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page
.
1.
Depress the brake.
2.
Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
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.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-
venient 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.
Diesel engine
When the engine is cold and temperatures are 
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.
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you 
when you leave the vehicle. 
When parking, apply the parking brake force-
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.
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
Automatic transmission
1.
With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2.
Press the start/stop button.
3.
Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4.
Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page
Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it 
brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you 
drive off an acoustic signal sounds in 
addition. The parking brake is still 
applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
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