Switching off the engine
Parking brake
65
You should never remove the igni- The warning stops after approx.
tion key when the vehicle is in
motion, as the steering lock could
engage.
9 seconds.
When you leave the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key and engage the
steering lock.
Always engage the parking brake when
parking on downhill roads. Engaging a
gear may not sufficiently secure the
vehicle against rolling.<
Manual transmission
The parking brake is designed primarily
to prevent the vehicle from rolling when
it is parked. It operates against the rear
wheels.
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Automatic transmission
Move the selector lever into position P,
and turn the ignition key to position 1 or
0.
To engage
The detent engages automatically, and
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on when the ignition key
is in position 2, refer to page 18.
SMG gearbox
If you turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0 with the selector lever in position
R, or in sequential mode, a gear auto-
matically remains engaged.
To release
Pull up slightly on the lever, press the
button and lower the lever.
If you turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0 with the selector lever in neutral
position N, a warning tone and the
flashing gear indicator in the display
remind you that no gear is engaged to
secure the vehicle against rolling.
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 325i, BMW 325xi, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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