Driving, Ignition lock – BMW 760i Sedan 2004 User Manual

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Driving

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control all the way into
the ignition lock. This also activates the
radio mode.

When the remote control unit is in the
ignition lock you can start the engine

without first switching on the ignition.

Comfort Access*

Carry the remote control on your person if
you want to use Comfort Access.

With Comfort Access, you do not need to
insert the remote control in the ignition
lock. You can switch the ignition on and off,
see below, or start the engine, page

when a remote control is detected in the
vehicle interior.

When you switch off the engine, the
transmission moves automatically to

position P: interlock.

Switching the ignition on and off

Continue to briefly press the start/stop but-
ton to switch the radio mode on and off or
switch the ignition on and off.

Do not press the brake pedal until you
are ready to start the engine. If you

briefly press the start/stop button while the
brake pedal is pressed the engine will start
immediately.

Radio mode

Several systems, such as the Control Cen-
ter, independent ventilation, etc., are avail-
able for use. The time and outside temper-
ature appear in the Info Display.

The radio mode is automatically
deactivated:

After approx. 16 minutes, when a door
is closed and the system does not reg-
ister the presence of any individuals in
the vehicle

Immediately if the remote control is
removed from the ignition lock

With Comfort Access, by pressing the
door handle.

Ignition switched on

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Ignition switched off

The indicator lamps in the Info Display go
out. Only the automatic transmission's
range display remains visible for a brief
period.

Removing the remote control from
the ignition lock

Press the remote control in briefly; it is
ejected and now protrudes slightly from the
lock. This procedure will also switch off the
ignition if it is on.

Switch off the engine before removing
the remote control unit from the igni-

tion lock.