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Starting the engine, Switching off the engine – BMW M3 Coupe 2010 User Manual

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Radio readiness and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-
plays in the instrument cluster go out.

Starting the engine

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas;
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust

gases can cause loss of consciousness and
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle
with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi-
cle represents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in neutral or move the
selector lever to position P and forcefully apply
the parking brake to prevent the car from mov-
ing.

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Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.

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Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Manual transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page

34

.

1.

Depress the brake.

2.

Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
tion.

3.

Press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.

Automatic transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page

34

.

1.

Depress the brake.

2.

Move the selector lever to position P.

3.

Press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.

Diesel engine

When the engine is cold and temperatures are
below approx. 32

7/06, the starting process

may take a little more time due to automatic
preheating. The preheating indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on; at the same
time a message appears on the Control Display.

Switching off the engine

Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.

When parking, apply the parking brake force-
fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.

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Manual transmission

1.

With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.

2.

Shift into first gear or reverse.

3.

Forcefully apply the parking brake.

4.

Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page

54

.

Automatic transmission

1.

With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.

2.

Press the start/stop button.

3.

Forcefully apply the parking brake.

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