Ignition lock, Starting engine, Ignition lock starting engine – BMW X5 4.8is SAV 2004 User Manual

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Ignition lock

Starting engine

Ignition key positions

0 Steering lock engaged

1 Steering lock disengaged

2 Ignition on

3 Starting the engine

Steering lock engaged

The key can only be inserted or
removed in this position.

After removing the key, turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly to the left or right until
you hear the lock engage.

If the key is not removed, an acoustic
signal sounds after the driver's door is
opened.

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Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion:

Only move the selector lever from posi-
tion P with the engine running.
To turn the key back to position 0 or to
remove it, first place the selector lever
in position P: interlock.

Steering lock disengaged

Slightly moving the steering often
makes it easier to turn the key from 0
to 1.
Individual current consumers are ready
for operation.

Starting engine

Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:

Depress the clutch pedal when starting
the engine. If you do not, a lock pre-
vents the engine from starting.

Before starting

Engage the handbrake

Be sure that the gearshift lever is in
Neutral or the selector lever in Park if
the vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic transmission

Press the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not pressed, the
engine cannot be started

On vehicles with and automatic
transmission, press the footbrake.

Do not run the engine in closed
rooms, as otherwise the inhaling

of toxic exhaust gases can cause
unconsciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, 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.

When driving, standing at idle,
and parking the vehicle, take care

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