BMW 745LI Manual Do Utilizador

Driving

Starting the engine

Do not run the engine in closed
rooms, as otherwise the inhaling of

toxic exhaust gases can cause uncon-
sciousness 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 repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

Insert the remote control unit all the way
into the ignition lock

Depress the brake pedal

Briefly press the start/stop button.

Your BMW is equipped with the con-
venience starting feature. After

depressing the brake pedal, all you need to
do is briefly press the start/stop button.
The system responds by automatically
engaging the starter and allowing it to run
until the engine starts, after which it then
disengages automatically.
The automatic starting mode will not
operate or will be canceled if the battery
voltage is low. The engine can be started
by jump-starting, refer to page

202

Do not allow the engine to warm up by
leaving it running while the vehicle remains
stationary. Instead, begin to drive immedi-
ately at a moderate engine speed.

If you have accidentally switched off
the engine while driving, it can be

restarted from a speed of approx. 3 mph/
5 km/h by pressing the button. It is not
necessary to depress the brake pedal.

Under the following conditions you should
press the accelerator pedal halfway down
when starting:

If the engine fails to start on the first
attempt, for instance, if it is very hot or
cold

During a cold start at high altitudes,
from approx. 3,281 ft/1,000 m, at very
low temperatures, from approx. + 5 7/
–15 6.

Refrain from starting the vehicle
repeatedly at brief intervals, and

avoid an excessive number of starting
attempts if the vehicle fails to start;
repeated activation of the starter over an
extended period would allow unburned or
only partially combusted fuel to enter the
catalytic converter, where it can cause
overheating and damage to the unit.

Switching off the engine

With the vehicle stationary, briefly press the
start/stop button. This also activates the
radio mode.

Should exceptional circumstances
render it necessary for you to switch

off the engine while the vehicle is moving,
press the start/stop button for approxi-
mately 1 second.
If you maintain pressure on the start/stop
button for longer than two seconds while
switching off the ignition, the remote con-
trol unit will be ejected.

Always remove the remote control
unit from the ignition lock before

leaving the vehicle.

Parking brake

The concept

Your BMW is equipped with an electrome-
chanical parking brake.

The parking brake is primarily intended to
prevent the vehicle from rolling while
parked.