2007 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 40
2007 BMW X3 Manual
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Driving output or speed. Have the system checked immediately. Manual transmission 1. Engage the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. 3. Shift into first gear or reverse. Manual transmission 1. Step on the brake. 2. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into neutral. If the clutch pedal is not depressed, the motor will not start.< 3. Start the engine. Automatic transmission* 1. With the vehicle at a stop, move the selector lever into position P. 2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. 3. Engage the parking brake firmly. Automatic transmission* 1. Step on the brake. 2. Move selector lever into position P. 3. Start the engine. Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down while starting: > If the engine fails to start on the first attempt, for instance if it is very hot or cold. > When starting the engine at very low temperatures, e.g. below approx. +57/-156, at high altitudes over approx. 3,300 ft/ 1,000 m. Avoid frequent starting in quick succession or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is either not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up; an acoustic signal also sounds when you begin to drive. The handbrake is still engaged. Indicator lamp for Canadian models. Engaging The lever engages automatically when you pull up on it. Releasing Switching off engine Do not remove the ignition key when the vehicle is rolling; otherwise, the steering wheel lock would engage, preventing you from steering. When leaving the vehicle, remove the ignition key and lock the steering. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, engage the parking brake firmly when parking.< Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button and lower the lever. If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the handbrake while the vehicle is in motion, do not 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 638 - © 03/07 BMW AG