BMW Z4 Roadster, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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▷ When the battery state of charge is low.
▷ When leaving the vehicle, if one of the front
doors is opened, depending on the iDrive
setting.
Idle state is not established automatically during
a telephone call.
Establishing idle state on
opening the front doors
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/Vehicle access"
4. "Switch off after door opening"
Manual idle state
To establish idle state in the vehicle at the end of
a journey:
Press and hold the button, until
the OFF display on the instru‐
ment cluster turns off.
Standby state
Principle
When standby state is activated, most functions
can be operated while the vehicle is stationary.
Any desired settings can be performed.
General
The vehicle switches to standby state after the
front doors are opened from the outside.
Display in the instrument cluster
OFF is shown in the instrument
cluster. The drive is switched off
and standby state switched on.
Drive-ready state
Principle
Switching on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General
Some functions, for example Dynamic Stability
Control DSC, can only be operated when drive-
ready state is switched on.
Safety notes
DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila‐
tion can allow harmful exhaust fumes to enter
the vehicle. The exhaust fumes contain pollu‐
tants which are colourless and odourless. In en‐
closed spaces, the exhaust fumes can also
build up outside the vehicle. There is a danger
of fatal injury. Keep the exhaust pipe clear and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐
ing away. There is a danger of accidents. Be‐
fore leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it
from rolling away.
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Vehicle operating state
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