BMW 2005 330i Sedan Manual De Propietario

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The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, 
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a 
potential safety hazard. 
Before leaving the car with the engine running, 
place the transmission in idle or move the 
selector lever to position P and apply the hand-
brake to prevent the car from moving.

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When starting the engine, do not press the 
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it 
running while the vehicle remains stationary. 
Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder-
ate engine speed.

Do not press either the brake pedal or the 
clutch pedal until you are ready to start 

the engine. The engine is started immediately 
when you briefly touch the start/stop button 
and depress the brake pedal if the car has auto-
matic transmission, or the clutch pedal if the car 
has manual transmission.

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1.

Apply the handbrake.

2.

Press the clutch pedal.

If the clutch pedal is not depressed, 
the engine will not start.

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3.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

The starter is operated automatically for a cer-
tain time, and operation ceases automatically as 
soon as the engine has started.

1.

Press the brake pedal.

2.

Move the selector lever to position P or, if 
the ignition is switched on, to position N.

3.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

The starter is operated automatically for a cer-
tain time, and operation ceases automatically as 
soon as the engine has started.

In the following situations, press the accelerator 
pedal halfway down when starting the engine:

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If the engine does not start on the first 
attempt, for instance when it is extremely 
hot or cold.

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The engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 5

7/–156, at high 

altitudes, above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.

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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Do not take the remote control out of the 
ignition lock while the vehicle is rolling, as 

otherwise the steering wheel lock will engage 
when you turn the steering wheel.
Always take the remote control with you when 
you leave the vehicle. 
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the 
handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll 
away.

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1.

Apply the handbrake.

2.

With the car at a standstill, briefly press the 
start/stop button.

3.

Shift into first gear or reverse.

1.

With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.

2.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

3.

Apply the handbrake.

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