Driving
Ignition lock
Engine
Do not allow the engine to warm up while
the vehicle is stationary. Instead, begin
driving immediately at a moderate engine
speed.
Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at start-up are normal and should
decrease as the engine warms up. If engine
speed does not decrease, service is
required.
0
This is the only position in which the igni-
tion key can be inserted or removed.
Steering locked
To prevent the battery from discharging,
always deactivate electrical devices that
are not in use. Switch the ignition off when
the vehicle is not being driven.
After removing the key, turn the steering
wheel slightly to the left or right until the
lock engages.
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
colorless, but highly toxic gas. Breathing
the exhaust gases poses an extreme health
risk, and can lead to unconsciousness and
death.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. An unattended vehicle
with a running engine poses a safety haz-
ard.
When driving, standing at idle and parking
the vehicle, take care to avoid contact
between the hot exhaust system and flam-
mable materials, e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire,
resulting in serious personal injury and
property damage.<
If the key is not removed, an acoustic signal
sounds when the driver's door is opened.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
do not move the selector lever from
position P until the engine is running.<
Interlock
In order to turn the key back to position 0 or
to remove it, move the selector level into
position P first.
1
Steering unlocked
You will find that it is often easier to turn the
ignition key from position 0 to 1 if you move
the steering wheel slightly to help disen-
gage the detent.
Starting the engine
Do not press the accelerator pedal while
starting the engine.
Individual electrical equipment and acces-
sories are available for use.
2
All systems are operational.
Ignition switched on
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Step on the clutch when starting the
vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from
starting if the clutch is not depressed.<
3
Engine started
Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time, but do not actuate it for
more than approx. 20 seconds. Release
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 2.5i, BMW 3.0i, BMW E85, BMW E86, BMW Z4 2.5i |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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