BMW 2006 330Ci Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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Do not run the engine in closed rooms, 
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust 

gases can cause unconsciousness and death. 
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, 
an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard. 
Before leaving the car with the engine running, 
place the transmission in idle or move the 
selector lever to position P and apply the hand-
brake to prevent the car from moving.

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When starting the engine, do not press the 
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it 
running while the vehicle remains stationary. 
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine 
speed.

Do not depress either the brake or the 
clutch until you are ready to start the 

engine. The engine is started when you briefly 
touch the start/stop button and depress the 
brake if the car has automatic transmission, or 
the clutch if the car has manual transmission.

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1.

Apply the handbrake.

2.

Depress the clutch and shift to idle position.

3.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.

1.

Depress the brake.

2.

Move the selector lever to position P or N.

3.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.

In the following situations, press the accelerator 
pedal halfway down when starting the engine:

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If the engine does not start on the first 
attempt, for instance when it is extremely 
hot or cold.

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If the engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 5

7/–156, at high 

altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion 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 overheating and damaging the cat-
alytic converter.

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Always take the remote control with you 
when you leave the vehicle. 

When parking on a downhill incline, apply the 
handbrake, otherwise the vehicle could roll 
away.

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1.

With the car at a standstill, briefly press the 
start/stop button.

2.

Shift into first gear or reverse.

3.

Apply the handbrake.

1.

With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.

2.

Briefly press the start/stop button.

3.

Apply the handbrake.

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