Driving -> Starting the engine for your BMW X4 2014-2018

Driving  
Controls  
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,  
the ignition is automatically switched off for the  
following reasons:  
NOTE  
In the case of repeated starting attempts  
or repeated starting in quick succession, the  
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.  
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is  
a risk of property damage. Avoid repeated  
starting in quick succession.◀  
Opening or closing the driver's door.  
Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.  
When automatically switching from low  
beams to parking lights.  
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is  
switched on, the system automatically  
Steptronic transmission  
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights  
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,  
the daytime running lights are activated.  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐  
gine starts.  
Starting the engine  
Safety information  
DANGER  
Engine stop  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐  
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can  
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐  
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐  
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐  
haust gases can also accumulate outside of  
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the  
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐  
tion.◀  
Safety information  
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:  
Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
WARNING  
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.  
Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, observe the following:  
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.◀  
Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
WARNING  
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.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel  
chock.◀  
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