Starting the engine and driving off, Starting the engine and driving – BMW M3 Convertible 2005 User Manual

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Starting the engine and driving off

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.

Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise,

breathing the exhaust fumes can lead
to unconsciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and colorless, but
highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi-
cle unattended with the engine running.
An unattended vehicle with a running
engine represents a safety hazard.
If you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, move the gearshift lever into
the idling position or the selector lever
into position N, as applicable, and
apply the parking brake. If you fail to do
this, the vehicle could move.

> Do not press the accelerator pedal

while starting the engine

> Do not end the starting procedure too

early, but do not continue it for more
than 20 seconds

> Release the ignition key immediately

when the engine starts

> Do not let the engine warm up in

idling position. Instead, begin to drive
at moderate engine speeds.

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 starts at very low temperatures
below about +5

7/–156 and at high

altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:
> On the first attempt, engage the

starter for approx. 10 seconds

> Press the accelerator pedal halfway

down while engaging the starter.

Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent

or long periods with the starter
engaged, can damage the catalytic
converter.

When driving, standing at idle or
parking the vehicle, take care to

avoid contact between the hot exhaust
system and flammable materials –
grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in serious
personal injury and property damage.

Manual transmission

1. Engage the parking brake
2. Gearshift lever in idling position
3. Depress the clutch pedal.

If the clutch pedal is not depressed,
the engine cannot be started

4. Start the engine. Do not press the

accelerator pedal. Do not actuate the
starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts.

Sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic

1. Depress footbrake
2. Move selector lever into position N
3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the

starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts

4. Engage a driving position
5. Release footbrake and slowly

depress accelerator pedal.