2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 40

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Driving Driving Ignition lock Starting engine Do not run the engine in enclosed spaces; otherwise, inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running, since an unattended vehicle with a running engine is a safety hazard. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always shift into neutral or selector lever position P and engage the handbrake firmly before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< Do not discontinue the starting procedure prematurely, but also do not prolong it for more than 20 seconds. Release the ignition key immediately as soon as the engine starts. When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not allow the engine to warm up while parked; instead, start driving immediately at a moderate engine speed. 0 1 2 3 Steering locked Steering unlocked Ignition switched on Starting engine Steering locked The key can be inserted or removed in this position only. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right until you hear the lock engage. Interlock with automatic transmission The key can only be turned back to position 0 or removed if the selector lever is in position P: interlock. Indicator lamps The warning lamp lights up. Exhaust values are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Under certain conditions, the indicator will flash. This indicates a serious rate of engine misfire. When this occurs, you should reduce speed and consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center as soon as possible. Severe engine misfire, even for only a short period of time, can seriously damage emission control components, especially the catalytic converter. Display of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models. The warning lamp lights up. Malfunction in the engine electronics. You can continue to drive with reduced engine Steering unlocked A slight steering wheel movement often makes it easier to turn the key from 0 to 1. Some power accessories are ready for operation. Ignition switched on All vehicle systems are ready for operation. 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG

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Driving
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Driving
Ignition lock
0
Steering locked
1
Steering unlocked
2
Ignition switched on
3
Starting engine
Steering locked
The key can be inserted or removed in this posi-
tion only.
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left or right until you hear the lock
engage.
Interlock with automatic transmission
The key can only be turned back to position
0
or removed if the selector lever is in position P:
interlock.
Steering unlocked
A slight steering wheel movement often makes
it easier to turn the key from
0
to
1
.
Some power accessories are ready for opera-
tion.
Ignition switched on
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed spaces;
otherwise, inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the
engine running, since an unattended vehicle
with a running engine is a safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always shift
into neutral or selector lever position P and
engage the handbrake firmly before leaving the
vehicle with the engine running.
<
Do not discontinue the starting procedure pre-
maturely, but also do not prolong it for more
than 20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately as soon as the engine starts.
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up while
parked; instead, start driving immediately at a
moderate engine speed.
Indicator lamps
The warning lamp lights up. Exhaust
values are deteriorating. Have the vehi-
cle checked as soon as possible.
Under certain conditions, the indicator will flash.
This indicates a serious rate of engine misfire.
When this occurs, you should reduce speed
and consult the nearest BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center as soon as possible. Severe
engine misfire, even for only a short period of
time, can seriously damage emission control
components, especially the catalytic converter.
Display of the previously described mal-
function on Canadian models.
The warning lamp lights up. Malfunc-
tion in the engine electronics. You can
continue to drive with reduced engine
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG