Starting engine
Switching off engine
65n
When starting the engine, do not press
the accelerator pedal.
Should the engine fail to start on the
first attempt, if it is very hot or cold, for
instance:
Manual transmission:
1.
Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0
X5 3.0i:
>
Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
2. Engage first gear or reverse gear.
Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time. Do not turn it for more
than approx. 20 seconds. Release the
ignition key immediately as soon as the
engine starts.
Automatic transmission:
Cold starts at altitudes above 3,300 ft/
1,000 meters and at very low tempera-
tures, from approx. +57/–156:
1.
2.
Engage selector-lever position P
Turn the ignition key to position 1
or 0.
>For the initial starting attempt, allow
the starter to remain engaged some-
what longer, approx. 10 seconds.
X5 4.4i, 4.8is:
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. Here, it is suffi-
Do not remove the ignition key
when the vehicle is moving, as
otherwise the steering could lock.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key and lock the
steering.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
up. If engine speed does not decrease,
Always engage the handbrake when
parking on slopes and inclined sur-
faces. Even placing the gearshift lever
in 1st gear or reverse may not provide
adequate resistance to rolling.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Place the selector lever in Park.<
cient to turn the ignition key only briefly Engine idle speed is controlled by the
to position 3 'Start engine' and to let go engine computer system. Increased
of it right away. The starter actuation
continues to operate automatically for a should decrease as the engine warms
certain period of time and is stopped
speeds at startup are normal and
automatically as soon as the engine has service is required.
started.
To prevent the battery from discharg-
The automatic starting mode will not
operate or will be canceled if the bat-
tery voltage is insufficient. The engine
can be started by jump-starting, refer to
page 171.<
ing, always switch off electrical devices
that are not in use. Switch the ignition
off when the vehicle is not being driven.
Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent
or long periods with the starter
engaged, can lead to damage of the
catalytic converter.<
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not allow the engine to warm up
by leaving it running while the vehicle
remains stationary. Instead, begin to
drive immediately at a moderate engine
speed.
The vehicle must be stationary and the
selector lever in Park before you can
remove the ignition key.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 4.4i, BMW X5 4.8is |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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