Starting the engine and driving off
63
Do not allow the engine to warm
up by leaving it running while the
vehicle remains stationary. Instead,
drive off immediately at a moderate
engine speed.<
Extended starting attempts, char-
3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the
starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
acterized by excessively frequent
or long periods with the starter
engaged can damage the catalytic con-
verter.<
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts
Engage a driving position
4.
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise,
When driving, standing at idle or
parking the vehicle, take care to
5. Release footbrake and slowly
depress accelerator pedal.
breathing the exhaust fumes can lead
to unconsciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and colorless, but
highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi-
cle unattended with the engine running.
An unattended vehicle with a running
engine represents a safety hazard.<
avoid contact between the hot exhaust
system and flammable materials –
grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in serious
personal injury and property damage.<
With the engine running, the gear
indicator in the SMG Drivelogic
display flashes to indicate that a driving
position is engaged with the driver's
door open or that the hood is not
closed properly, refer to page 68.
If neither the pedals, the shift paddles,
nor the selector lever are actuated, then
the gearbox is automatically taken out
of gear after approx. four seconds. It
will then be necessary to move the
selector lever back to position N before
engaging the desired driving position.
Driving off is not possible with the hood
open.<
Manual transmission
1.
2.
3.
Engage the parking brake
Gearshift lever in idling position
Start the engine. Do not press the
accelerator pedal. Do not actuate the
starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, such as when it is very hot or
cold:
>
Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts
Cold starts at very low temperatures
below about +57/–156 and at high
altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:
Sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic
>
On the first start attempt, it may be
necessary to engage the starter for a 1. Depress footbrake
longer period, but no longer than
20 seconds.
2. Move selector lever into position N
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW E46, BMW M3 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)