BMW 323Ci, Manual

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Repairs
Index
Overview
Controls
Car care
Technology
Data
Starting the engine Switching off the engine
Do not operate the starter too
briefly, but not longer than
approx. 20 seconds. Release the igni-
tion key immediately as soon as the
engine starts.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by
leaving it running while the vehicle re-
mains stationary. Instead, drive off
immediately at a moderate engine
speed.
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Should the engine fail to start on the
first attempt, e.g. if it is very hot or cold:
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold start at extremely low tempera-
tures, from approx. + 5
7 (– 15 6 )
and at elevations above 3300 feet
(1000 meters):
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On the first start attempt, engage the
starter for a longer period (approx.
10 seconds)
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Do not pull the ignition key out of a
rolling vehicle, otherwise the igni-
tion switch could lock and it is impossi-
ble to steer the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key and engage the
steering lock.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Always engage the parking brake when
parking on slopes and inclined sur-
faces, as placing the lever in 1st gear or
reverse may not provide adequate re-
sistance to rolling.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Place the selector lever in "Park".
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