BMW 330i Sedan 2005 - Manual (Page 51)

Driving
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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.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in idle or move the
selector lever to position P and apply the hand-
brake to prevent the car from moving.
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When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder-
ate engine speed.
Do not press either the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal until you are ready to start
the engine. The engine is started immediately
when you briefly touch the start/stop button
and depress the brake pedal if the car has auto-
matic transmission, or the clutch pedal if the car
has manual transmission.
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Manual transmission
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Press the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not depressed,
the engine will not start.
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3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
The starter is operated automatically for a cer-
tain time, and operation ceases automatically as
soon as the engine has started.
Automatic transmission
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Move the selector lever to position P or, if
the ignition is switched on, to position N.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
The starter is operated automatically for a cer-
tain time, and operation ceases automatically as
soon as the engine has started.
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator
pedal halfway down when starting the engine:
> If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely
hot or cold.
> The engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 5
7/–156, at high
altitudes, above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or inadequately burned and there is
a danger of overheating and damaging the cat-
alytic converter.
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Switching off the engine
Do not take the remote control out of the
ignition lock while the vehicle is rolling, as
otherwise the steering wheel lock will engage
when you turn the steering wheel.
Always take the remote control with you when
you leave the vehicle.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the
handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll
away.
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Manual transmission
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
3. Shift into first gear or reverse.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button.
3. Apply the handbrake.
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