BMW 2005 X3 3.0i SAV Manual De Propietario

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Display of the previously described 
malfunction on Canadian models.

The warning lamp lights up. Malfunc-
tion in the engine electronics. You can 
continue to drive with reduced engine 

output or speed. Have the system checked 
immediately.

When starting the engine, do not press the 
accelerator pedal. 
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Step on the clutch when starting the vehicle. 
A locking mechanism prevents the engine from 
starting if the clutch is not depressed.
Do not end the starting procedure too early, but 
do not prolong it for more than 20 seconds. 
Release the ignition key immediately as soon as 
the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start on the first attempt, for 
instance, if it is very hot or cold:
Press the accelerator pedal halfway down while 
engaging the starter. 
During a cold start at very low temperatures, 
below approx. +5

7/–156, at high altitudes 

over 3,300 ft/1,000 m:

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Engage the starter for approx. 10 seconds 
the first time.

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Press the accelerator pedal halfway down 
while engaging the starter.

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which 

the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is 
not burned or inadequately burned and there is 
a danger of overheating and damaging the cat-
alytic converter.

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1.

Apply the handbrake.

2.

Shift into neutral.

3.

Press the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not pressed, the engine 
cannot be started.

4.

Start the engine.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine 
running, place the gearshift lever in neu-

tral position and engage the handbrake.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a 
potential safety hazard.

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1.

Press the brake pedal.

2.

Engage selector-lever position P or N.

3.

Start the engine.

To prevent the vehicle from rolling, 
always select position P and engage the 

handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the 
engine running. Never leave an unattended 
vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehi-
cle represents a potential safety hazard.

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Do not remove the ignition key when the 
vehicle is moving, as otherwise the steer-

ing could lock.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
ignition key and lock the steering.
When parking on downward inclines, engage 
the handbrake.

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Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Engage selector-lever position P, turn ignition 
key to position 1 or 0.

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent 
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes 
the rear wheels. 

The indicator lamp lights up red. An 
acoustic signal also sounds when you 
begin to drive. The handbrake is 

engaged.

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