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Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility
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> On the first attempt, engage the starter for
approx. 10 seconds
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway down.
Avoid frequent starting attempts in short
succession or repeated starting attempts
during which the engine does not start. Other-
wise, uncombusted or incompletely combusted
fuel will pose a risk of the catalytic converter
overheating and being damaged.<
Manual transmission
1. Engage the parking brake
2. Gearshift lever in idling position
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not depressed, the
engine cannot be started
4. Start the engine.
Automatic transmission
1. Depress footbrake
2. Place selector lever in position P or N
3. Start the engine.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
1. Depress footbrake
2. Move selector lever to neutral position N
3. Start the engine.
If the engine does not start, re-engage the
position last selected, refer to the display
in the instrument cluster, and then engage posi-
tion N again.<
Switching off the engine
Do not remove the ignition key while the
vehicle is still moving. If you did so, the
steering lock would engage when the steering
wheel is turned.
When you leave the vehicle, always remove the
ignition key and engage the steering lock.
Apply the parking brake when parking on steep
gradients, as the vehicle could otherwise start
to roll.<
You can have an acoustic signal set as a
reminder that the ignition key is still in the
ignition switch after the driver's door has been
opened.<
Manual transmission
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0
2. Engage first gear or reverse gear.
Automatic transmission
1. Place the selector lever in position P
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Sequential manual gearbox SMG
1. Engage a drive position
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. An
acoustic signal sounds if the engine is
switched off while position N is engaged.
Parking brake
The parking brake is designed primarily to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling when parked. It
operates against the rear wheels.
The indicator lamp lights up. As the
vehicle drives off, an acoustic signal
also sounds. The parking brake has
been applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
To engage
The detent engages automatically and the indi-
cator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on
when the ignition key is in position 2.
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 704 - © 10/04 BMW AG
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