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Switching off the engine, Parking brake, Parking brake applied – BMW 335i Convertible 2009 User Manual

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Driving

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place the transmission in neutral or engage
selector lever or transmission position P and
forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the
car from moving.

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Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.

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Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Manual transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-
venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page

34

.

1.

Depress the brake.

2.

Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
tion.

3.

Press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.

Automatic transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-
venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page

34

.

1.

Depress the brake.

2.

Move the selector lever to position P.

3.

Press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.

Switching off the engine

Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.

When parking, apply the parking brake force-
fully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.

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Manual transmission

1.

With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.

2.

Shift into first gear or reverse.

3.

Forcefully apply the parking brake.

4.

Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page

55

.

Automatic transmission

1.

With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.

2.

Press the start/stop button.

3.

Forcefully apply the parking brake.

4.

Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page

55

.

Parking brake

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp is lit, and when you
drive off an acoustic signal sounds in
addition. The parking brake is still

applied.

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

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