BMW x5 2001 Manual De Usuario

0 Steering lock engaged

The key can only be inserted and
removed in this position.

After removing the key, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the left or right
until you hear the lock engage.

Once the ignition has been switched off
(ignition key in position 0 or pulled out),
the radio functions are still available for
approx. 20 minutes. Turn the radio back
on to use it.

An acoustic warning is sounded when
you fail to remove the ignition key after
opening the driver's door.

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Vehicles with automatic trans-
mission:

Do not move the selector lever from the
"Park" position until the engine is
running (ignition key in position 2).
In order to turn the key to position 0 or
to remove it, first move the selector
lever to the "Park" position (Interlock).

1 Steering lock disengaged

You will find that it is often easier to turn
the ignition key from position 0 to posi-
tion 1 when you move the steering
wheel slightly to help disengage the
lock.
Individual electrical devices are ready
for operation.

2 Ignition on

All electrical devices are ready for
operation.

3 Starting the engine

Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion: depress the clutch when

starting the engine. If you do not, a lock
prevents the engine from starting.

Before starting

Engage the parking brake.

Be sure that the transmission
selector is in "Neutral" (or "Park" if
the vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic transmission).

Depress the clutch pedal.

Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed 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 leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

Steering/Ignition lock

Starting the engine