BMW X5 3.0si SAV 2007 - Manual (Page 58)

Driving
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Driving
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control as far as possible into
the ignition lock.
Radio readiness switches on. Some electronic
systems/consumers are ready for operation.
Removing remote control from ignition
lock
Briefly press in the remote control; it is pushed
out somewhat.
The ignition is switched off if it was still
switched on.
Start/Stop button
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several
times switches the radio readiness or the igni-
tion on and off.
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button
with the brake pedal depressed starts the
engine. <
Radio readiness
Some electronic systems/consumers are ready
for operation. The time and outside tempera-
ture are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Radio readiness is automatically switched off:
> when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> with comfort access * by touching the sen-
sitive surface on the door handle, refer to
Locking on page
35
Ignition on
All electronic systems/consumers are ready for
operation. The odometer and the trip odometer
are displayed in the instrument cluster, refer to
page
67 .
Please switch off the ignition and the
electronic systems/consumers which are
not required when the engine is not running to
save the battery.
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Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
select neutral or transmission position P and
set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle
with the engine running.
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When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
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