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Starting the engine and driving off With the engine running, the gear indicator in the SMG Drivelogic display flashes to indicate that a driving position is engaged with the driver's door open or that the hood is not closed properly, refer to page 67. If neither the pedals, the shift paddles, nor the selector lever are actuated, then the gearbox is automatically taken out of gear after approx. four seconds. It will then be necessary to move the selector lever back to position N before engaging the desired driving position. Driving off is not possible with the hood open.< Before exiting the vehicle with the engine running, move the selector lever into position N and apply the parking brake. Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. An unattended vehicle with a running engine represents a safety hazard.< Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine computer system. Increased speeds at start-up are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up. If engine speed does not decrease, service is required. To prevent the battery from discharging, always deactivate electrical devices that are not in use. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not being driven. 63 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview

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With the engine running, the gear
indicator in the SMG Drivelogic
display flashes to indicate that a driving
position is engaged with the driver's
door open or that the hood is not
closed properly, refer to page
67
.
If neither the pedals, the shift paddles,
nor the selector lever are actuated, then
the gearbox is automatically taken out
of gear after approx. four seconds. It
will then be necessary to move the
selector lever back to position N before
engaging the desired driving position.
Driving off is not possible with the hood
open.
<
Before exiting the vehicle with the
engine running, move the selector
lever into position N and apply the
parking brake.
Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unat-
tended vehicle with a running engine
represents a safety hazard.
<
Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at start-up are normal and
should decrease as the engine warms
up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.
To prevent the battery from discharg-
ing, always deactivate electrical
devices that are not in use. Switch the
ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.
Starting the engine and driving off
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