BMW 2007 Z4 Roadster 3.0i Manual Do Proprietário

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1.

Depress the brake.

2.

Start the engine.

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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If 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 attempts in quick 
succession or repeated starting attempts 

during which the engine does not start. Other-
wise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately 
burned; there is a danger of overheating and 
damaging the catalytic converter.

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Do not remove the key while the vehicle is 
still moving. Otherwise, the steering lock 

would engage when the steering wheel is 
turned. 
When you leave the vehicle, always remove the 
key and engage the steering lock.
Apply the parking brake when parking on steep 
gradients, otherwise the vehicle could start to 
roll.

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You can have an acoustic signal set as a 
reminder that the key is still in the ignition 

switch after the driver's door has been 
opened.

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1.

Turn the key to position 1

 or 0.

2.

Engage first gear or reverse gear.

3.

Apply the parking brake.

1.

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

2.

Turn the key to position 1 or 0.

The parking brake is designed primarily to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling when parked. It 
operates against the rear wheels.

The indicator lamp is lit, and when you 
drive off a signal sounds in addition. 
The parking brake is still applied.

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

The lever locks in position automatically.

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and 
lower the lever.

If, in exceptional circumstances, it should 
be necessary to engage the parking brake 

while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with 
excessive pressure. In doing so, continuously 
press the button of the parking brake lever. Oth-
erwise, too violent an application of the parking 
brake can overbrake the rear axle and cause the 
rear of the car to swerve.

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To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the parking 

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming 
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
The brake lamps do not light up when the park-
ing brake is applied.

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