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Operating state of the vehicle

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Operating state of the vehicle

Operating

element

Function

Vehicle features and options

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.

Start/Stop button.

Volume button.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

General information

Idle state

Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in

one of the three states:

▷

Idle state.

Principle

Standby state.

Drive-ready state.

When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched

off.

General information

The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening

from the outside and after exiting and locking.

Overview

Safety information

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.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

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.

Establishing idle state when

opening the front doors

After a trip, the sleep mode can be established

by opening the front doors. For this purpose,

all passengers must exit the vehicle.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Warning

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

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:

5. "Turn off after opening door"

Establishing the sleep mode

manually

To establish idle state in the vehicle after com-

pletion of trip:

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Press and hold the volume but-

ton on the center console until

all displays go out.

▷

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.

Standby state

Principle

Establishing the sleep mode

automatically

The sleep mode is established automatically

such as in the following situations:

When standby state is switched on, most func-

tions can be used while the vehicle is station-

ary. Desired settings can be adjusted.

▷

After several minutes, if no operation takes

place on the vehicle.

General information

The vehicle is in standby state after the front

doors are opened from the outside.

If the charge state of the vehicle battery is

low.

Depending on the configuration via iDrive:

one or both front doors will be opened after

driving when exiting the vehicle.

Manually setting to standby

General information

Standby can be switched back on after the ve-

hicle is automatically set to idle state.

In some situations, the idle state is not set au-

tomatically, for instance during a phone call or

when the low-beam headlights are switched

on.

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danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and

ensure sufficient ventilation.

Via the volume button

Push the volume button on the

center console. The control dis-

play and the instrument cluster

illuminate.

Warning

When driving in electric mode, pedestrians

and other road users might pay less attention

to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate

Using the Start/Stop button

Press the Start/Stop button.

The control display and the instrument

cluster illuminate.

Display in the instrument cluster

Warning

OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster. Drive-ready state

is turned off and standby state

turned on.

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.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Drive-ready state

▷

Set the parking brake.

Principle

The following are the different drive-ready

state variants:

Automatic transmission: Make sure that

selector lever position P is engaged.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

▷

Electric drive-ready state.

The vehicle is powered by the electric mo-

tor.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

▷

Starting of combustion engine.

The vehicle is powered by the combustion

engine.

Warning

Safety information

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:

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is

insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-

trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain

pollutants which are colorless and odorless.

In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also

accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

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▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Combustion engine start

The combustion engine is started under the

following conditions when the drive-ready

state is switched on:

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.

▷

The temperature of the hybrid system is

too high or too low.

▷

The high-voltage battery has insufficient

charge.

Turning on the drive-ready state

1. Close the driver's door.

Turning off drive-ready state

1. While the vehicle is stationary, engage se-

lector lever position P and apply the parking

brake.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Most of the indicator lights and warning

lights on the instrument cluster illuminate

for different lengths of time depending on

the duration of the system check.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

After parking the vehicle, the hybrid system

may generate audible operating noises, e.g.,

when cooling the high-voltage battery.

If the corresponding requirements are met,

electric drive-ready state can be used or the

combustion engine can be started.

Electric drive-ready state

General information

The vehicle is ready for driving without starting

the combustion engine.

Functional requirements

Electric drive-ready state can be used if the

corresponding requirements for electric drive

are met.

Additional information:

BMW eDRIVE, refer to page 16.

Display in the instrument cluster

When the drive-ready state

is switched on, READY is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

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