BMW i4 GRAN COUPE 2022, Owner'S Manual

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If the drive-ready state is turned
on, the vehicle ready to drive
and READY is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
To preserve the vehicle battery, switch off drive
readiness and any unnecessary power con-
sumers when parked.
Safety information
Warning
When driving in electric mode, pedestrians
and other road users might pay less attention
to the vehicle due to the lack of engine noise.
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style
to traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traffic
closely and actively intervene where appro-
priate.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
▷ Set the parking brake.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of
the curb.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with
a wheel chock.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en-
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not switch
standby state off in car washes.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied
length of time.
READY is displayed in the instrument clus-
ter and a signal tone sounds.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
Turning off drive-ready state
After stopping the vehicle:
1. Apply brake and engage the selector lever
in position P.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The READY indicator goes out and a signal
tone sounds.
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