BMW 2005 X3 2.5i SAV Manual Do Proprietário

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Driving
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Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Engaging
The lever engages automatically and the indica-
tor lamp in the instrument cluster lights up from 
ignition key position 1.
Releasing
Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button 
and lower the lever. 
If exceptional circumstances should 
make it necessary to engage the hand-
brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it 
too strongly. In doing so, continuously press the 
button of the handbrake lever. Strong applica-
tion of the handbrake can lead to overbraking of 
the rear axle and to associated 'fishtailing' of the 
vehicle rear end.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-
brake is applied.
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To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally engage the hand-
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming 
to a stop at a traffic light if the traffic conditions 
are suitable.
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Manual transmission 
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, make 
sure that you press the gearshift lever to 
the right to prevent inadvertently shifting into 
3rd or 4th. 
Do not hold the vehicle in place on slopes by 
slipping or riding the clutch. Otherwise greater 
clutch wear will result.
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Reverse 
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press 
the gearshift lever to the left to overcome the 
resistance.
As you do this, the backup lamps will turn on 
automatically when the ignition key is in posi-
tion 2. 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 
In addition to fully automatic operation, you can 
also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to 
page
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Selector-lever positions 
P R N D M/S + –
Starting engine
The engine can only be started in selector lever 
positions P: Park or N: Neutral.
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