Starting the engine
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If these temperature conditions are
Before starting
Starting the engine
anticipated for a longer period, have the
engine oil changed to a special oil, refer
to page 124. Please contact your BMW
center for additional information.
> Engage the parking brake
> Do not press the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine.
> Be sure that the gearshift lever is in
"Neutral" (or the selector lever in "P"
if the vehicle is equipped with auto-
matic transmission)
Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time. Do not turn it for
more than approx. 20 seconds. Release the accelerator pedal. However, at high
Usually, it is not necessary to depress
> Depress the clutch pedal.
the ignition key immediately after the
Do not run the engine in enclosed engine starts.
altitudes or in very hot or very cold
weather, depress the pedal halfway
down when starting the engine.
spaces. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless
and colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Breathing the exhaust gases poses an
extreme health risk, and can lead to
unconsciousness and death.
Do not allow the engine to warm up
by leaving it running while the vehicle
remains stationary. Instead, begin to
drive immediately at a moderate engine
speed.<
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.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended Should the engine fail to start on the
with the engine running. An unattended first attempt (if it is very hot or cold, for
To prevent the battery from
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.<
instance):
discharging, always switch off any
accessories which are not required.
Switch off the ignition when the vehicle
is not being driven.
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold starts at very low temperatures,
from approx. +5 7 (–15 6) and at
altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft
(1,000 m):
> On the first start attempt, engage the
starter for a longer period (approx.
10 seconds).
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