BMW x5 2001 Manual De Usuario

Index

Data

Technology

Repairs

Car care

Controls

Overview

Starting the engine

Switching off the engine

Do not press the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine.

BMW X5 3.0i:
Do not actuate the starter for too

short a time. Do not turn it for more
than approx. 20 seconds. Release the
ignition key immediately as soon as the
engine starts.
BMW X5 4.4i:
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. Simply turn the
key to position 3 (starter) and then
release it immediately.
The starter continues to operate auto-
matically.
The automatic starting mode will not
operate if the battery voltage is low.
The engine can be started by means of
jump-starting (refer to page

190

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.

Should the engine fail to start on the
first attempt (if it is very hot or cold, for
instance):

Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.

Cold starts at very low temperatures,
from approx. +5 7 (–15 6) and at alti-
tudes above 3,300 ft (1,000 meters):

For the initial start attempt, allow the
starter to remain engaged somewhat
longer (approx. 10 seconds).

Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.

Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at startup 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.

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Never remove the ignition key
while the vehicle is rolling. If you

did so, the ignition lock would engage
when the steering wheel is turned.
Always remove the ignition key and
engage the steering lock before leaving
the vehicle.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Always engage the parking brake when
parking on slopes and inclined
surfaces. Even placing the lever in
1st gear or reverse may not provide
adequate resistance to rolling.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Place the selector lever in "Park."

Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The vehicle must be stationary and the
selector lever in "Park" before you can
remove the ignition key.