Switching off the engine, Starting the engine switching off the engine – BMW 2006 bmw 325i User Manual

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Starting the engine

Switching off the engine

Do not press the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine.

Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time, but do not turn 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, begin
driving immediately at a moderate
engine speed.

If the engine does not start on the first
attempt (if it is very hot or cold, for
instance):

Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.

Cold start at extremely low tempera-
tures, from approx. +5 7 (-15 6)
and at elevations above 3,300 feet
(above 1,000 meters):

On the first start attempt, engage the
starter for a longer period (approx.
10 seconds).

Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.

Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at startup are normal and
should decrease as the engine warms
up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.

To prevent the battery from
discharging, always deactivate elec-
trical devices that are not in use. Switch
the ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Do not remove the ignition key
while the vehicle is still moving.

If you did so, the steering lock would
engage when the steering wheel is
turned.
When you leave the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key and engage the
steering lock.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Always engage the parking brake when
parking on slopes and inclined
surfaces. Placing the lever in 1st gear
or reverse may not provide adequate
resistance to rolling.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Place the selector lever in "Park."