Switching off the engine – BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

Starting

When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.

Do not stop the starting procedure
too early, and do not continue it for

more than approx. 20 seconds. Release the
ignition key immediately when the engine
starts.
Extended starting attempts, characterized
by excessively frequent or long periods
with the starter engaged, can lead to dam-
age in the catalytic converter.

If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance if the engine is very
hot or cold:

When starting the engine, press the gas
pedal down halfway.

Cold start at very low temperatures, above
approx. +5

7 / –15 6, at high altitudes

above 3,300 ft / 1,000 m:
>For the initial start attempt, allow the

starter to remain engaged somewhat
longer, approx. 10 seconds.

>When starting the engine, press the gas

pedal down halfway.

Manual transmission

1. Engage the parking brake
2. Put the manual gearshift lever in neutral
3. Depress the clutch pedal, especially at

low temperatures

4. Start the engine.

Move the gearshift lever to neutral
position and engage the parking

brake before leaving your vehicle with the
engine running.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. This is a safety haz-
ard.

Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)

1. Press the footbrake
2. Put the selector lever in position P or N
3. Start the engine.

Move the selector lever to position P
and engage the parking brake before

leaving your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. This is a safety haz-
ard.

You should never remove the ignition
key when the vehicle is in motion, as

the steering lock could engage.
When you leave the vehicle, always remove
the ignition key and engage the steering
lock.
When parking on inclines, engage the park-
ing brake, or the vehicle could roll.

Manual transmission

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)

Engage selector lever position P, turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 0.