BMW 2006 5 Series Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 56)

Driving

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Starting engine

Do not run the engine in closed rooms,

otherwise the inhaling 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, as such a vehicle represents a

potential safety hazard.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-

ning, move the selector lever into the N position

and set the handbrake, otherwise the vehicle

can begin to roll.<

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 immediately at a moder-

ate engine speed.

Do not press the brake pedal as long as

you do not want to start the engine. The

engine starts immediately when you briefly

press the Start/Stop button with the brake

pedal depressed.<

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Place selector lever in position N.

3. Briefly press Start/Stop button.

The system responds by automatically engag-

ing the starter for a certain period and automat-

ically disengaging it as soon as the engine

starts.

If the engine does not start, shift back to

the last selector lever position selected,

refer to the instrument cluster display or the

selector lever. Then select the position N.

You cannot start off with the hood open.

When the engine is cold, the exhaust system

has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys-

tem design.<

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-

sion or repeated starting 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 catalytic converter.<

Special starting conditions

Depress the accelerator pedal half way when

starting the engine in the following situations:

> The engine fails to start on the first attempt,

e.g. if it is very hot or cold.

> The engine is started at very low tempera-

tures, below approx. +57/–156, at high

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

Switching off engine

Do not remove the remote control from

the ignition lock while the vehicle is roll-

ing, otherwise the steering wheel lock would

engage while steering.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

remote control with you.

When parking on a downhill incline, apply the

handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll

away.<

1. Apply the handbrake.

2. Engage a driving position.

3. Briefly press the Start/Stop button.

A signal sounds when the position N is

engaged and the handbrake is not set when

switching off the engine.

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