2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 42

2008 BMW Z4 M Series Manual

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Driving Driving Ignition lock Starting the engine Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine computer system. Increased speeds at start-up are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up. If engine speed does not decrease, service is required. To prevent the battery from discharging, always deactivate electrical devices that are not in use. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not being driven. 0 1 2 3 Steering locked Steering unlocked Ignition switched on Starting the engine Do not leave the engine running in enclosed spaces. Otherwise, inhalation of the hazardous exhaust gases could lead to 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. An unattended vehicle with a running engine poses a safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in idle or move the selector lever to position P and apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.< When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not end the starting procedure too early, but do not continue it for more than 20 seconds. Release the key immediately when the engine starts. Do not let the engine warm up in idling position. Instead, begin to drive at moderate engine speeds. Vehicles with manual transmission: Step on the clutch when starting the vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from starting if the clutch is not depressed.< Steering locked This is the only position in which the ignition key can be inserted or removed. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right until the lock engages. 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 You will find that it is often easier to turn the ignition key from position 0 to 1 if you move the steering wheel slightly to help disengage the detent. Individual electrical equipment and accessories are available for use. Ignition switched on All systems are operational. Manual transmission 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Depress the clutch and shift to idle position. 3. Start the engine. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG

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Driving
40
Driving
Ignition lock
0
Steering locked
1
Steering unlocked
2
Ignition switched on
3
Starting the engine
Steering locked
This is the only position in which the ignition key
can be inserted or removed.
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left or right until the lock engages.
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
You will find that it is often easier to turn the
ignition key from position
0
to
1
if you move the
steering wheel slightly to help disengage the
detent.
Individual electrical equipment and accessories
are available for use.
Ignition switched on
All systems are operational.
Starting the engine
Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine
computer system. Increased speeds at start-up
are normal and should decrease as the engine
warms up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.
To prevent the battery from discharging, always
deactivate electrical devices that are not in use.
Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.
Do not leave the engine running in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise, inhalation of
the hazardous exhaust gases could lead to
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.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
poses a safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in idle or move the
selector lever to position P and apply the park-
ing brake to prevent the car from moving.
<
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not end the starting procedure too early, but
do not continue it for more than 20 seconds.
Release the key immediately when the engine
starts.
Do not let the engine warm up in idling position.
Instead, begin to drive at moderate engine
speeds.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Step on the clutch when starting the vehi-
cle. A lockout prevents the engine from starting
if the clutch is not depressed.
<
Manual transmission
1.
Apply the parking brake.
2.
Depress the clutch and shift to idle position.
3.
Start the engine.