BMW 325XI Manual Do Utilizador

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Driving
Ignition lock
0 Steering locked
1 Steering unlocked
2 Ignition switched on
3 Starting engine
Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion:
Do not move the selector lever from 
position P until the engine is running – 
ignition key position 2.
Your vehicle is equipped with an inter-
lock. Therefore, the ignition key cannot 
be turned to position 0 or removed until 
the selector lever is in position P.
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Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:
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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Steering locked
The key can only be inserted and 
removed in this position.
After removing the key, turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly to the left or right until 
you hear the lock engage.
If the key is not removed, an acoustic 
signal is sounded after the driver's door 
has been opened.
The sound system remains operational 
for approx. 20 minutes after you switch 
off the ignition – ignition key in position 
0 or key extracted. Simply switch it 
back on.
Steering unlocked
You will find that it is often easier to turn 
the ignition key from position 0 to posi-
tion 1 when you move the steering 
wheel slightly to help disengage the 
lock.
Individual electrical accessories are 
ready for operation.
Starting the engine
Before starting
> Engage the parking brake
> Ensure that the shift lever is in neu-
tral, or, with an automatic transmis-
sion, that the selector lever is in posi-
tion P
> Depress the clutch pedal.
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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When driving, standing at idle, 
and parking the vehicle, take care 
to avoid contact between the hot 
exhaust system and flammable materi-
als – grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such con-
tact could lead to a fire, resulting in 
serious personal injury and property 
damage.
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> Start the engine. Do not press the 
accelerator pedal.
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