BMW 2006 6 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Starting engine
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, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
engage the handbrake and move the selector-
lever into position P or shift into neutral before
leaving the vehicle with the engine running.
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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 immediately at a moder-
ate engine speed.
Manual transmission
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Depress the clutch pedal and select the
idling position.
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.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic*
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. 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.
SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox*
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Move the selector lever into position N and
make sure that this position is also indi-
cated in the instrument cluster.
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 fails to start, depress the
brake pedal and press the selector lever
to the right and then back into position N.
Watch the display in the instrument cluster
while doing so.
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Special starting conditions
Depress the accelerator pedal halfway 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. +5
7 /–15 6 and at
high altitudes over 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 at all or is burned inadequately and
there is a danger of overheating and damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Switching engine off
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 slope, apply the
handbrake; otherwise, the vehicle could roll.
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