Turning the engine off in '1' and then switch to 'N' - from whence?

[Pip1968]

I thought I would post this up as it preys on my mind every so often. Obviously I have not read the handbook cover to cover but where did this stem from and why is it not highlighted in the handbook - or is it???

For those that do not know what I am talking about, I am talking about the 'suggested' procedure for shutting the engine down (some may not even be doing it). This is of course turning the engine off whilst in gear '1' and then as it shuts down, moving the gear stick to 'N' before removing the keys. This of course assists when it comes to starting the engine again.

Does everyone do this - ? I do not remember the seller telling me this but picked it up from the old BM3W site (or whatever it was called).

I am also fairly sure that most of the 'tea boys' at the dealerships do not do this as you notice the slight delay in starting her up on picking her up/collection.

Finally do all the BMW SMG cars benefit from this or just our older generation cars - what about other makes with 'SMG' ????

Pip

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Never heard of that one :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Never heard of that one :thumbs:
Me neither... although when I park mine up in my Garage I engage 'R' before shutting the engine off to leave Cecil in gear so I can leave the hand brake off as not to encourage the hand brake shoes to stick on.

[Yanto]

Mine is parked on the flat at home. 1st gear selected and handbrake off.

[shimmy]

read the handbook :hahaha: no chance

however i always shut mine down in first gear, not sure i move it to N though

[glendog74]

Mine is parked on the flat at home. 1st gear selected and handbrake off.

+1 :thumbs:

[Bounce]

+1 :thumbs:+2;)

[_Nathan_]

One of the security features is that it locks in gear, therefore leaving it in neutral seems a bit silly?

[Marv968]

I thought I would post this up as it preys on my mind every so often. Obviously I have not read the handbook cover to cover but where did this stem from and why is it not highlighted in the handbook - or is it???

For those that do not know what I am talking about, I am talking about the 'suggested' procedure for shutting the engine down (some may not even be doing it). This is of course turning the engine off whilst in gear '1' and then as it shuts down, moving the gear stick to 'N' before removing the keys. This of course assists when it comes to starting the engine again.

Does everyone do this - ? I do not remember the seller telling me this but picked it up from the old BM3W site (or whatever it was called).

I am also fairly sure that most of the 'tea boys' at the dealerships do not do this as you notice the slight delay in starting her up on picking her up/collection.

Finally do all the BMW SMG cars benefit from this or just our older generation cars - what about other makes with 'SMG' ????

Pip

Yeah, when I remember, I put the lever into neutral after removing the key. I think the gearbox stays in 1st, as it wont change what gear its in without the ignition on.

Then, before starting the engine the next time, I put my seatbelt on. This is my procedure to stop the car beeping or bonging at me!

[73CSL]

I drive into the garage, put into neutral, turn engine off ... car then beeps at me so I put it into 1st, which it locks into. Leave handbrake off and lock the car

[Pip1968]

One of the security features is that it locks in gear, therefore leaving it in neutral seems a bit silly?

As the engine is shut off in '1' I think it remains in gear anyway. I think that the last minute push across to 'N' just changes what is indicated rather than actually putting it into neutral. I am sure that if you do not go through this procedure the car takes slightly longer to start up.

Well at least most seem to shut her down in '1' or do you all do that with your manual cars - ?

So the question is why do most shut her down in gear ('1/R') as I am sure it is not written anywhere ?????

Pip

[LeinsCSL]

I always switch it off in reverse, a legacy of having owned a Saab 900

[outnumbered]

So the question is why do most shut her down in gear ('1/R') as I am sure it is not written anywhere ?????

Pip

Doesn't it bong at you if you just turn the ignition off while it's in neutral ? I'm sure that's why I always leave it in gear.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

+2;)

+3 :whistle:

[khooni]

+4

[Pip1968]

Doesn't it bong at you if you just turn the ignition off while it's in neutral ? I'm sure that's why I always leave it in gear.

Yes, you could be right. Maybe that is it then. Hence off in '1' and then after shutdown move selector to 'N' which does not actually change the gear but just sets it up for next restart.

Pip

[Equinox]

Doesn't it bong at you if you just turn the ignition off while it's in neutral ? I'm sure that's why I always leave it in gear.

Yes it bongs, i always leave mine in neutral with the handbrake off so i can roll it in the garage and wont get flats on the tyres.

[mick csl]

I drive into the garage, put into neutral, turn engine off ... car then beeps at me so I put it into 1st, which it locks into. Leave handbrake off and lock the car

+1