Controls and features -> Ignition lock for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

58nIgnition lock  
Vehicles with automatic transmis-  
sion*:  
1 Steering unlocked  
You will often find that it is easier to turn  
the ignition key from position 0 to 1 if  
you move the steering wheel slightly to  
help disengage the detent.  
Your vehicle is equipped with an inter-  
lock. This means that the ignition key  
cannot be turned to position 0 and  
removed until the selector lever is in  
position "P".  
Individual electrical equipment and  
accessories are available for use.  
Furthermore, the selector lever is  
locked in position "P" when the ignition  
key is in position 0 or removed from the  
ignition lock.  
2 Ignition on  
All electrical equipment and accesso-  
ries are available for use.  
To turn the key back to position 0 or to  
remove it, first move the selector lever  
to position "P".<  
0 Steering locked  
3 Starting the engine  
This is the only position in which the  
ignition key can be inserted and  
removed.  
Vehicles with manual transmission:  
When starting, depress the clutch,  
since a lock otherwise prevents the  
engine from being started.  
An acoustic warning sounds when you  
fail to remove the ignition key after  
opening the driver's door.  
After removing the key, turn the  
steering wheel slightly to the left or right  
until the lock engages.