2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 58

Driving Driving Ignition lock Radio readiness Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The time and outside temperature are displayed in the instrument cluster. Radio readiness is automatically switched off: > when the remote control is removed from the ignition lock > with comfort access* by touching the sensitive surface on the door handle, refer to Locking on page 35 Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock. Radio readiness switches on. Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. Ignition on All electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The odometer and the trip odometer are displayed in the instrument cluster, refer to page 67. Please switch off the ignition and the electronic systems/consumers which are not required when the engine is not running to save the battery.< Removing remote control from ignition lock Briefly press in the remote control; it is pushed out somewhat. The ignition is switched off if it was still switched on. Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster go out. Start/Stop button Starting engine Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, 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. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select neutral or transmission position P and set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several times switches the radio readiness or the ignition on and off. Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed starts the engine.< 56 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG