BMW 2004 M3, Owner'S Manual

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Starting the engine and driving off
Do not allow the engine to warm
up by leaving it running while the
vehicle remains stationary. Instead,
drive off immediately at a moderate
engine speed.
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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.
If you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, move the gearshift lever into
the idling position or the selector lever
into position N, as applicable, and
apply the parking brake. If you fail to do
this, the vehicle could move.
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Do not press the accelerator pedal
while starting the engine
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Do not end the starting procedure too
early, but do not continue it for more
than 20 seconds
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Release the ignition key immediately
when the engine starts
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Do not let the engine warm up in
idling position. Instead, begin to drive
at moderate engine speeds.
If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, such as when it is very hot or
cold:
Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold starts at very low temperatures
below about +5
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/–15
6
and at high
altitudes above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:
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On the first attempt, engage the
starter for approx. 10 seconds
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Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Extended starting attempts, char-
acterized by excessively frequent
or long periods with the starter
engaged can damage the catalytic con-
verter.
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When driving, standing at idle or
parking the vehicle, take care to
avoid contact between the hot exhaust
system and flammable materials –
grass, hay, leaves, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in serious
personal injury and property damage.
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Manual transmission
1. Engage the parking brake
2. Gearshift lever in idling position
3. Depress the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not depressed,
the engine cannot be started
4. Start the engine. Do not press the
accelerator pedal. Do not actuate the
starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts
Sequential M gearbox with
Drivelogic
1. Depress footbrake
2. Move selector lever into position N
3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the
starter for too short a time. Do not
turn it for more than approx.
20 seconds. Release the ignition key
immediately when the engine starts
4. Engage a driving position
5. Release footbrake and slowly
depress accelerator pedal.
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