On the CS if the car is left in gear it will automatically shift to N to start when you press the "start" button.. Bob
Again........WRONG. Not on my CS. I had my car in gear, and the car wouldn't start until I pulled the levers to put it into N. Trust me, I know, my pants are still soiled from that episode!!!
sounds the same as the SMG in my m3. i pop it usually in first and pull ebrake to park.........then have to shift in neutral to start the car...