CONTROLS -> Operating state of the vehicle for Your BMW 5 Series 4 Door 2022

Operating state of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
After several minutes, if no operation takes  
place on the vehicle.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
OFF is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster. The drivetrain is  
switched off and standby state  
switched on.  
If the charge state of the vehicle battery is  
low.  
Depending on the setting via iDrive: when  
one or both front doors are opened after driv‐  
ing when exiting the vehicle.  
In some situations, the idle state is not set auto‐  
matically, for instance during a phone call or  
when the low beams are switched on.  
Drive readiness  
Principle  
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to  
starting the engine.  
Establishing idle state when  
opening the front doors  
After a trip, the sleep mode can be established  
by opening the front doors. For this purpose, the  
driver and front passenger must exit the vehicle.  
General information  
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state  
switched on.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"  
Safety information  
DANGER  
Manual idle state  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐  
sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into  
the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐  
tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐  
closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐  
late outside of the vehicle. There is danger to  
life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐  
ficient ventilation.  
To establish idle state in the vehicle after com‐  
pletion of trip:  
Press and hold the button on the  
radio until the OFF indicator on  
the instrument cluster goes out.  
Standby state  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.  
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐  
ing.  
Principle  
When standby state is switched on, most func‐  
tions can be used while the vehicle is stationary.  
Desired settings can be adjusted.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
General information  
The vehicle is in the standby state after the front  
doors are opened from the outside.  
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Operating state of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
▷ Set the parking brake.  
Additional information:  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of the  
curb.  
Power gauge, refer to page 162.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a  
wheel chock.  
The activated drive readiness is indicated in the  
instrument cluster, depending on the equipment,  
by the display of information required for driving  
or the READY display.  
NOTICE  
Turning off drive-ready state  
Steptronic transmission  
1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐  
hicle stopped.  
Repeated attempts to start the vehicle or re‐  
peated starting of the vehicle in rapid succes‐  
sion can cause the starter to overheat. This  
also results in unburned or inadequately burned  
fuel, and can cause the catalytic converter to  
overheat. There is a risk of damage to property,  
among other potential damage. Avoid repeated  
starting of the vehicle, particularly repeated  
starting in rapid succession.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off. The vehicle  
switches into standby state.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
Turning on drive readiness  
Principle  
Drive-ready state is switched on  
via the Start/Stop button.  
Steptronic transmission  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The ignition is activated automatically for a brief  
time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.  
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐  
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.  
Gasoline engine  
Depending on the motorization, the full drive  
power may not be available for approximately  
30 seconds after starting the engine. In this case,  
the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.  
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