How to Start a BMW 3 Series?

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Starting procedure for the BMW 3 Series: Press and hold the brake pedal, then press the start button to start the engine. Detailed instructions are as follows: 1. Starting/Stopping the Engine: ① Starting: Press and hold the brake pedal, then press the start button. ② Stopping: Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and press the start/stop button. Note: When starting the engine, the operation of other electrical devices will be temporarily suspended. 2. Turning On/Off the Power: ① Turning On: Press the start button without pressing the brake pedal. ② Turning Off: Press the ignition switch again. 3. Correct Gear Shifting Sequence When Turning Off the Engine: ① Park the vehicle → ② Press and hold the brake pedal → ③ Shift to N (Neutral) → ④ Release the brake pedal → ⑤ Engage the parking brake → ⑥ Turn off the engine → ⑦ Shift to P (Park). (Note: On slopes, steps ④ and ⑤ should be reversed to prevent rolling; alternatively, shifting to P before turning off the engine is also acceptable). The reason for engaging the parking brake before shifting to P is that shifting to P first may cause slight vehicle movement, putting additional stress on the transmission lock mechanism and leading to mechanical impact upon restarting.