Operating state of the vehicle -> General information for your BMW i4 2021-2025
Operating state of the vehicle
CONTROLS
Operating state of the vehicle
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Vehicle features and options
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Set the parking brake.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Automatic transmission: Make sure that
selector lever position P is engaged.
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On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
General information
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in
one of the three states:
Warning
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Idle state.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
Standby state.
Drive-ready state.
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Establishing standby.
Idle state
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Principle
When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched
off.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening
from the outside and after exiting and locking.
Safety information
Establishing the sleep mode
automatically
The sleep mode is established automatically
such as in the following situations:
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, and property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
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Online Edition for Part no. 01405B45E30 - VI/24





