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Driving Starting the 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, otherwise such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.< Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. Avoid frequent starting in quick succession as well as repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.< Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with convenient access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 26. 1. Depress the brake. 2. Move the selector lever to position P. 3. Press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started. Switching off the engine Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle. When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.< Manual transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/ stop button. 2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 47. Automatic transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector lever to position P. 2. Press the start/stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake. 4. Removing the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 47. Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, with convenient access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 26. 1. Depress the brake. 2. Depress the clutch and shift to neutral position. 3. Press the start/stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started. Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if you take the following steps: 1. Insert the remote control, even with convenient access, into the ignition lock. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine. 48 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG

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Driving
48
Starting the 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, otherwise such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in neutral or move the
selector lever to position P and forcefully apply
the parking brake to prevent the car from mov-
ing.
<
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.
<
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-
venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page
26
.
1.
Depress the brake.
2.
Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi-
tion.
3.
Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-
venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page
26
.
1.
Depress the brake.
2.
Move the selector lever to position P.
3.
Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Switching off the engine
Always take the remote control with you
when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force-
fully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.
<
Manual transmission
1.
With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
2.
Shift into first gear or reverse.
3.
Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4.
Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page
47
.
Automatic transmission
1.
With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2.
Press the start/stop button.
3.
Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4.
Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page
47
.
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle is able to roll if you take the follow-
ing steps:
1.
Insert the remote control, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.
2.
Depress the brake.
3.
Move the selector lever to position N.
4.
Switch off the engine.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 853 - © 08/08 BMW AG