What is the correct procedure to start and shut down a BMW?

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DeElaina
07/30/25 9:51am
The correct procedure to start and shut down a BMW is: When the car is stationary, directly shift the gear into P (Parking) position, engage the electronic parking brake, and press the one-touch start/stop button to shut down the engine. BMW uses an electronic gear lever, which cannot be shifted after the car's power is turned off, so there is no need to shift to N (Neutral) before shifting to P (Parking). BMW models include: BMW X1, BMW X2, BMW X3, BMW X4, BMW X5, etc. Taking the 2021 BMW X1 as an example, it is a compact SUV with the following dimensions: length 4565mm, width 1821mm, height 1620mm, and a wheelbase of 2780mm.
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