Get Driving -> Auto Start/Stop function Guide for BMW X4 Suv First Generation (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:

▷

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Steptronic transmission:

▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷

On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

▷

The brake pedal remains pressed while the

vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held

by Automatic Hold.

▷

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.

▷

External temperature too low.

The external temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷

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.

▷

After driving in reverse.

Fogging of the windows when the auto‐

matic climate control is switched on.

Driving

Controls

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

▷

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.

▷

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

▷

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Using the button

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically under the fol‐

lowing conditions:

▷

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:

▷

LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

▷

The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

▷

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:

▷

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.

▷

The steering wheel is turned.

Steptronic transmission: change from se‐

lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.

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.

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

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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