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Driving, Ignition lock, Starting the engine – BMW 325XI User Manual

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Driving

Ignition lock

Ignition key positions

0 Steering locked

1 Steering unlocked

2 Ignition switched on

3 Starting engine

Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion:

Do not move the selector lever from
position P until the engine is running,
ignition key position 2.
Your vehicle is equipped with an inter-
lock. Therefore, the ignition key cannot
be turned to position 0 or removed until
the selector lever is in position P.

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Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:

Step on the clutch when starting the
vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine
from starting if the clutch is not
depressed.

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Steering locked

The key can only be inserted and
removed in this position.

After removing the key, turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly to the left or right until
the lock engages.

If the key is not removed, an acoustic
signal is sounded after the driver's door
has been opened.

Steering unlocked

You will find that it is often easier to turn
the ignition key from position 0 to posi-
tion 1 when you move the steering
wheel slightly to help disengage the
lock.

Individual electrical accessories are
ready for operation.

Starting the engine

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.

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Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise,

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.
When driving, standing at idle or park-
ing the vehicle, take care to avoid con-
tact 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.

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Start the engine. Do not press the
accelerator pedal.

Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time, but do not actuate it

for more than approx. 20 seconds.
Release the ignition key immediately
when the engine starts.

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