BMW 2006 X5 4.8is SAV Manual Do Proprietário

Starting engine

Switching off engine

Do not allow the engine to warm up by
leaving it running while the vehicle
remains stationary. Instead, begin to
drive immediately at a moderate engine
speed.

X5 3.0i:
Do not end the starting procedure too
soon, but do not continue for longer
than approx. 20 seconds. Release the
ignition key immediately as soon as the
engine starts.
X5 4.4i, 4.8is:
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. With this fea-
ture, it is sufficient to turn the ignition
key only briefly to position 3 'Start
engine' and to let go of it right away.
The starter actuation continues to oper-
ate automatically for a certain period of
time and is stopped automatically as
soon as the engine has started.
The automatic starting mode will not
operate or will be canceled if the bat-
tery voltage is insufficient. The engine
can be jump started, refer to page

174

Should the engine fail to start on the
first attempt, if it is very hot or cold, for
instance:
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway

down while engaging the starter.

Cold starts at altitudes above 3,300 ft/
1,000 meters and at very low tempera-
tures, from approx. +5

7/–156:

> For the initial starting attempt, allow

the starter to remain engaged some-
what longer, approx. 10 seconds.

Engine idle speed is controlled by the
engine computer system. Increased
speeds at startup are normal and
should decrease as the engine warms
up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.

To prevent the battery from being
drained, always switch off electrical
devices that are not in use. Switch the
ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.

Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent

or long periods with the starter
engaged, can lead to damage of the
catalytic converter.

Manual transmission:

1. Turn the ignition key to position 1

or 0

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

Automatic transmission:

1. Shift into selector lever position P
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1

or 0.

Do not remove the ignition key
when the vehicle is moving, other-

wise, the steering could lock.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key and lock the
steering.
Manual transmission:
Always engage the handbrake when
parking on slopes and inclined sur-
faces. Even placing the gearshift lever
in 1st gear or reverse may not provide
adequate resistance to rolling.
Automatic transmission:
Place the selector lever in the P posi-
tion.

Automatic transmission:

The vehicle must be stationary and the
selector lever in Park before you can
remove the ignition key.