Driving
Ignition lock
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
select neutral position or position N and apply
the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with
the engine running.<
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, begin to drive immediately at a moder-
ate engine speed.
0 Steering locked
The key can only be inserted or removed in this
position.
Special starting conditions
Press the accelerator pedal halfway down when
starting if
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel
slightly until it locks.
>
the engine fails to start on the first attempt,
for instance, if it is very hot or cold
Interlock on automatic transmission*
>
the engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. +57/–156, at high
altitudes, above 3,300 ft/1,000 m
>
Only move the selector lever from
position P with the engine running.
>
To turn the key back to position 0 or to
remove it, first select the selector lever
position P.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or inadequately burned and there is
a danger of overheating and damaging the cat-
alytic converter.<
1 Steering unlocked
A slight steering wheel movement often makes
it easier to turn the key from 0 to 1.
Some vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Manual transmission
1.
2.
3.
Apply the handbrake.
2 Ignition switched on
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Press the clutch pedal.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
3 Start engine
If the clutch pedal is not depressed,
the engine will not start.<
4.
Start the engine.
Starting engine
Do not terminate the starting operation too
early, but after approx. 20 seconds at the
latest. When the engine starts, release the
ignition key immediately.
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, as
otherwise the inhaling 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
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| Categories | BMW 6-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 645Ci, BMW E63, BMW E64 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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