BMW 2004 X3 3.0i SAV Manual Do Proprietário

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sion control system components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter.

Service Engine Soon indicator lamp 
for Canadian models.

Malfunction in the engine electron-
ics. 
You can continue to drive with 

reduced engine output or engine speed. 
Please have it checked by your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.

When starting the engine, do not press the 
accelerator pedal. 

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.

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Do not actuate the starter for too 
short a time. Do not turn it for more 

than approx. 20 seconds. Release the igni-
tion key immediately as soon as the engine 
starts.

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If the engine fails to start on the first 
attempt, for instance, if it is very hot or cold:

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Press the accelerator pedal halfway 
down while engaging the starter. 

During a cold start at very low tempera-
tures, as of approx. +5 7/–156, at high 
altitudes over 3,300 ft/1,000 m:

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For the first attempt, run the start for 
longer, approx. 10 seconds 

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Press the accelerator pedal halfway 
down while engaging the starter.

Avoid frequent starting is quick suc-
cession 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 overheat-
ing and damaging the catalytic converter.

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1.

Engage the handbrake

2.

Gearshift lever in idle position

3.

Press the clutch pedal

4.

Start the engine.

Before leaving the vehicle with the 
engine running, place the gearshift 

lever in idle position and apply the hand-
brake.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

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1.

Press the brake pedal

2.

Place the selector lever in position P 
or N

3.

Start the engine.

To prevent the vehicle from rolling, 
always select position P and engage 

the handbrake before leaving the vehicle 
with the engine running. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.

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Do not remove the ignition key when 
the vehicle is moving, as otherwise 

the steering could lock.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove 
the ignition key and lock the steering.
When parking on downward inclines, apply 
the handbrake.

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Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Engage selector-lever position P, turn igni-
tion key to position 1 or 0.

The handbrake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it 
brakes the rear wheels. 

The indicator lamp lights up from 
ignition switch position 2 with the 
handbrake set – an acoustic signal 

also sounds when starting off.

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