Steering/ignition lock, Starting the engine, Steering/ignition lock starting the engine – BMW 01 41 0 155 307 User Manual

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0 Steering lock engaged

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

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

If the key has been left in the ignition,
an acoustic signal will sound after the
door has been opened.

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Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion:

Do not move the selector lever from the
"Park" position until the engine is
running (ignition key at position 2).
In order to turn the key to position 0 or
to remove it, first move the selector
lever to the position "Park" (Interlock).

1 Steering lock disengaged

Turning the steering wheel slightly to
the right or left often makes it easier to
turn the key from 0 to 1.
Individual electrical devices are ready
for operation.

2 Ignition on

All electrical equipment and accesso-
ries are available for use.

3 Starting the engine

Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:

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

Before starting

Engage the parking brake.

Put the manual-shift gear lever in idle
or in P for an automatic transmission.

Depress the clutch pedal.

Do not run the engine in enclosed
areas. 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.
Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

Do not press the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.

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

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

Steering/Ignition lock

Starting the engine