Switching off the engine, Parking brake – BMW 330Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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Switching off the engine

You should never remove the igni-
tion 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.
Always engage the parking brake when
parking on slopes and inclined sur-
faces. Engaging a gear may not provide
adequate resistance to rolling.

Vehicles with manual
transmission

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Automatic transmission

Move the selector lever into position P,
and turn the ignition key to position 1 or
0.

SMG gearbox

If you turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0 with the selector lever in position
R, or in sequential mode, a gear auto-
matically remains engaged.

If you turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0 with the selector lever in neutral
position N, a warning tone and the
flashing gear indicator in the display
remind you that no gear is engaged to
secure the vehicle against rolling.

The warning stops after approx.
9 seconds.

Parking brake

The parking brake is designed primarily
to prevent the vehicle from rolling when
it is parked. It operates on the rear
wheels.

To engage

The detent engages automatically, and
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on when the ignition key
is in position 2, refer to page

To release

Pull up slightly on the lever, press the
button and lower the lever.

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