BMW 2004 645Ci Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

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Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. Here, it is sufficient 
to turn the ignition key only briefly to posi-
tion 3 'Start engine' and to let go of it right 
away. The system responds by automati-
cally engaging the starter for a certain 
period and allowing it to run until the engine 
starts, after which it then disengages auto-
matically.

1.

Press the brake pedal

2.

Engage selector-lever position N

3.

Start the engine.

If the engine does not start, engage 
the last gear selected again, refer to 

instrument cluster display, and then 
engage selector-lever position N.

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1.

Press the brake pedal

2.

Engage selector-lever position P or N

3.

Start the engine.

Do not remove the ignition key while 
the vehicle is rolling, as otherwise the 

steering wheel lock would engage while 
steering.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the igni-
tion key and lock the steering.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply 
the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle 
could roll away.

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1.

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0

2.

Engage first or reverse gear.

1.

Engage a drive position

2.

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
A signal sounds if the idle position N is 
engaged on stopping the engine.

1.

Engage selector-lever position P

2.

Turn the ignition 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, and an 
acoustic signal also sounds when 
starting off. The handbrake is 

engaged.

Indicator lamp for Canadian mod-
els.

The lever locks into place automatically; 
the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 
lights up as of ignition key position 1.

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

If exceptional circumstances should 
make it necessary to engage the 

handbrake while the vehicle is in motion, 

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