BMW z4 roadster 3.0i-2003 Manual Do Utilizador

Driving

Ignition lock

Steering locked

Steering unlocked

Ignition switched on

Engine started

Steering locked

This is the only position in which the igni-
tion key can be inserted or removed.

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

If the key is not removed, an acoustic signal
sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Once the ignition has been switched off –
ignition key in position

0 or removed – the

radio functions are still available for approx.
20 minutes. Turn the radio back on to use it.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:
do not move the selector lever from

position P until the engine is running – igni-
tion key in position

In order to turn the key back to position

0 or

to remove it, move the selector level into
position P first – Interlock.

Steering unlocked

You will often find that it is easier to turn the
ignition key from position

0 to 1 if you move

the steering wheel slightly to help disen-
gage the detent.
Individual electrical equipment and acces-
sories are available for use.

Engine

Do not allow the engine to warm up while
the vehicle is stationary. Instead, begin
driving 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.

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.

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 poses a safety haz-
ard.

When driving, standing at idle and parking
the vehicle, take care to avoid contact
between the hot exhaust system and flam-
mable materials – e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire,
resulting in serious personal injury and
property damage.

Starting the engine

Do not press the accelerator pedal while
starting the engine.

Vehicles with manual transmission:
Step on the clutch when starting the

vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from
starting if the clutch is not depressed.

Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time, but do not actuate it for

more than approx. 20 seconds. Release