beautypg.com

Parking brake, Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher, Lamp flasher – BMW 335i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual

Page 65

background image

The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.

LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.

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.

1.

Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.

2.

Set the parking brake.

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be
absent.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches of the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.

Parking brake

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being
pulled up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models

Releasing

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide
the lever down.

Hints

Use while driving
If on a rare occasion it is necessary to

use the parking brake while driving, do not use
excessive force when applying it. When using
it, keep the button on the lever depressed.
Otherwise, using excessive force when apply‐
ing the parking brake may cause the rear
wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀

To prevent corrosion and braking control on
one side only, lightly apply the parking brake
periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions
permit.
The brake lamps will not light up if the parking
brake is engaged.

Turn signal, high beams,

headlamp flasher

Turn signal

Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
Do not fold in the exterior mirror while

driving and when the turn signals/warning
flashers are working, or else the additional
flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon‐
ger be in the prescribed position and will be
difficult to see.◀

Seite 65

Driving

Controls

65

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 925 743 - II/14