BMW Part-No. 01 41 0 157 628 Manual Do Utilizador

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Do not allow the engine to warm 
up by leaving it running while the 

vehicle remains stationary. Instead, 
drive off immediately at a moderate 
engine speed.

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Do not allow the engine to run in 
enclosed spaces. Otherwise, 

breathing the exhaust fumes can lead 
to unconsciousness and death. The 
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and colorless, but 
highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi-
cle unattended with the engine running. 
An unattended vehicle with a running 
engine represents a safety hazard.

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If the engine does not start on the first 
attempt, such as when it is very hot or 
cold:
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway 

down while engaging the starter.

Cold starts at very low temperatures 
below about +5

7/–156 and at high 

altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:
> On the first start attempt, it may be 

necessary to engage the starter for a 
longer period, but no longer than 
20 seconds.

Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent 

or long periods with the starter 
engaged can damage the catalytic con-
verter.

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When driving, standing at idle or 
parking the vehicle, take care to 

avoid contact between the hot exhaust 
system and flammable materials – 
grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact 
could lead to a fire, resulting in serious 
personal injury and property damage.

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1. Engage the parking brake
2. Gearshift lever in idling position
3. Start the engine. Do not press the 

accelerator pedal. 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 when the engine starts

1. Depress footbrake
2. Move selector lever into position N

3. Start the engine. 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 when the engine starts

4. Engage a driving position
5. Release footbrake and slowly 

depress accelerator pedal.

With the engine running, the gear 
indicator in the SMG Drivelogic 

display flashes to indicate that a driving 
position is engaged with the driver's 
door open or that the hood is not 
closed properly, refer to page 

If neither the pedals, the shift paddles, 
nor the selector lever are actuated, then 
the gearbox is automatically taken out 
of gear after approx. four seconds. It 
will then be necessary to move the 
selector lever back to position N before 
engaging the desired driving position. 
Driving off is not possible with the hood 
open.

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