BMW X3 Owners Manual: Activating/deactivating the system manually
Using the button
Press button.
- LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button.
- LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is activated
Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be switched off permanently, e. g., when leaving it.
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically.
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons as if the driver were absent.
Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following
conditions:
Steptronic transmission: By releasing the brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is a ...
Parking brake
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