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Steering/Ignition lock
Starting engine
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0 Steering lock engaged
This is the only position in which the ignition
key can be inserted and removed.
An acoustic warning sounds when you
fail to remove the ignition key before
opening the driver's door.
After removing the key, turn the steering
wheel slightly to the left or right until
you hear the lock engage.
Your vehicle is equipped with an interlock.
For this reason, the ignition key
cannot be turned to position 0 and removed
until the selector lever is in position
P.
In addition, the selector lever is locked
in position P when the ignition key is in
position 0 or removed from the ignition
switch.
To move the selector lever out of P, the
ignition key must be turned at least to
position 2.
1 Steering lock disengaged
You will find that it is often easier to turn
the ignition key from position 0 to position
1 when you move the steering
wheel slightly to help disengage the
lock.
Individual electrical equipment and accessories
are available for use.
2 Ignition on
All electrical equipment and accessories
are available for use.
3 Starting engine
Before starting
> Press the parking brake pedal
> Place the selector lever of the automatic
transmission in P or N.
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless, but highly toxic
gas. Breathing the exhaust gases poses
an extreme health risk, and can lead to
unconsciousness and death.
Never leave the car unattended with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents
a potential safety hazard.<
Starting engine
> Start the engine. Do not press the accelerator
pedal.
Your BMW is equipped with the
convenience starting feature.
Simply turn the key to position 3 (starter)
and then release it immediately.
The starter continues to operate automatically
until the engine starts.
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