Disable Conditions

On BMW vehicles equipped with the auto stop/start feature, there may or may not be an auto stop/start off button. For vehicles without the button, any or some of the following conditions may prevent the engine from automatically stopping while parked:

• Transmission is in P position
• Engine compartment hood is open
• Driver's seat belt is unlatched
• Driver's door is open
• Windshield defroster is on
• A/C is set to Manual and is running at Max.