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EnglishDriving -> Auto Start/Stop function for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Driving
Controls
Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
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External temperature too low.
The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.
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The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.
The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.
Automatic mode
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state, refer to page 72.
When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it
is available when the vehicle is traveling faster
than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
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After driving in reverse.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
At higher elevations.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.
HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.
The parking assistant is activated.
Stop-and-go traffic.
Steptronic transmission:
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The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.
The selector lever is in position N, M/S or
R.
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The brake pedal remains pressed while the
vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.
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Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
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The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
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Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
Displays in the instrument cluster
When Automatic Hold is activated: press
the accelerator pedal.
The display indicates that the
Auto Start/Stop function is
ready for an Automatic engine
start.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
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The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
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Controls
Driving
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The hood was unlocked.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
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LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
Functional limitations
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e. g., when
leaving it.
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
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The steering wheel is turned.
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.
Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.
2. Set the parking brake.
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Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons
as if the driver were absent.
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check
Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Parking brake
The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Press button.
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LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
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