How to Properly Turn Off a BMW?

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BradyMarie
07/29/25 9:34pm
The correct steps to turn off a BMW are: first, press the brake pedal, wait for the car to come to a complete stop, shift into N (Neutral) gear, then engage the electronic handbrake, press the ignition button to turn off the engine, shift into P (Park) gear, wait for the dashboard lights to return to the zero position, and finally remove the car key. If parking on a slope, first shift into N gear, then press the brake pedal, engage the handbrake, wait for the car to stabilize, shift into P gear, release the foot brake, and finally turn off the engine. BMW is a German automotive brand under the BMW Group, offering models such as the i, X, Z, and pure number series (e.g., 1, 2, 3), along with the M series, which are performance-enhanced versions of these models. Taking the BMW 1 Series as an example, it is a compact car with dimensions of 4462mm in length, 1803mm in width, and 1446mm in height, a wheelbase of 2670mm, a front MacPherson strut suspension, and a rear multi-link independent suspension.
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