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Starting the engine and driving off
Do not allow the engine to warm >Do not let the engine warm up in
Manual transmission
up by leaving it running while the
vehicle remains stationary. Instead,
drive off immediately at a moderate
engine speed.<
idling position. Instead, begin to drive
at moderate engine speeds.
1.
2.
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
Engage the parking brake
Gearshift lever in idling position
If the engine does not start on the first
attempt – if it is very hot or cold, for
instance:
If the clutch pedal is not depressed,
the engine cannot be started
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.
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise,
4.
Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
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.
If you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, move the gearshift lever into
the idling position or the selector lever
into position N, as applicable, and
apply the parking brake. If you fail to do
this, the vehicle could move.<
Cold starts at very low temperatures
below about +5 7/–156 and at high
altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts.
>
On the first attempt, engage the
starter for approx. 10 seconds
Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic
>
1.
2.
3.
Depress footbrake
Move selector lever into position N
Start the engine. 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 when the engine starts
Engage a driving position
Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent
or long periods with the starter
engaged, can damage the catalytic
converter.<
4.
5.
>
>
Do not press the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine
Do not end the starting procedure too avoid contact between the hot exhaust
early, but do not continue it for more
than 20 seconds
When driving, standing at idle or
parking the vehicle, take care to
Release footbrake and slowly
depress accelerator pedal.
system and flammable materials –
grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in serious
personal injury and property damage.<
>
Release the ignition key immediately
when the engine starts
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| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E46, BMW M3 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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