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EnglishDriving -> Auto Start/Stop function for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Controls
Driving
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
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Set the parking brake.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
Steptronic transmission:
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The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
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The brake pedal remains pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.
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The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
Before driving into a vehicle wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a vehicle wash,
observe instructions for going into an auto‐
matic vehicle wash, refer to page 242.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
1. Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.
The display indicates that the
Auto Start/Stop function is
ready for an Automatic engine
start.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
The radio-ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
Auto Start/Stop function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
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External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
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The vehicle's interior has not yet been
heated or cooled to the required level.
The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
General information
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state. When the Auto Start/
Stop function is active, it is available when the
vehicle is traveling faster than about
3 mph/5 km/h.
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After driving in reverse.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
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Driving
Controls
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
At higher elevations.
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Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.
The parking assistant is activated.
Stop-and-go traffic.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
Excessive cooling of the vehicle's interior
when the heating is switched on.
Selector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
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Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Using the button
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
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Steptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press
the accelerator pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
Press button.
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
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LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
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The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
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The hood was unlocked.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
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.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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Excessive warming of the vehicle's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.
Steptronic transmission:
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
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The steering wheel is turned.
Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.
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Controls
Driving
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
2. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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 by
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Overview
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
WARNING
Parking brake
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
Setting
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
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Set the parking brake.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
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