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Ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock. Radio ready state is switched on.
Individual electrical devices are ready for use.
Start/Stop button
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several
times switches the radio ready state or the igni-
tion on and off.
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button
with the brake pedal depressed starts the
engine.<
Radio ready state
Individual electrical devices are ready for use.
The time and outside temperature appear on
the Info Display.
Ignition switched on
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
When the engine is not running, please
switch off the ignition and nonessential
current-consuming devices in order to mini-
mize the drain on the battery.<
Ignition off
All of the indicator lamps on the Info Display go
out. Only the selector lever indicator of the
automatic transmission is still briefly displayed.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms;
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
move the selector lever into position P and
engage the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle with the engine running. Note the infor-
mation provided on the Info Display.<
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Briefly press the Start/Stop button.
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, start driving right away, at a moderate
engine speed.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 836 - © 08/06 BMW AG
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